Question

13C and 14C are isotopes of 12C, which has 6 electrons, 6 protons, and 6 neutrons. What is the arrangement of subatomic particles in 14C?

A.
6 electrons, 7 protons, and 6 neutrons
B.
6 electrons, 7 protons, and 8 neutrons
C.
6 electrons, 6 protons, and 8 neutrons

Answer 1

C, as otherwise the element would not be the same. The number of protons defines the element

Answer 2

I believe the answer is C. 6 electrons, 6 protons, and 8. neutrons