Question

Select the best answer for the question.

18.   The image shows information about the element carbon as it appears in the periodic table. Based on the image, how many protons does carbon have? 

      A. 6  B. 2  C. 3  D. 12​

Answer 1

six protons

Step-by-step explanation:

Atoms are composed of a nucleus, containing protons and neutrons, surrounded by a cloud of electrons. The number of protons in the nucleus determines the identity of the atom (chemical element). For example, a carbon atom has six protons

Answer 2

Your answer is A

Step-by-step explanation:

The carbon atom has 6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons.