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How many protons are in the nucleus of a carbon atom

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i'm pretty sure its 6 protons.

Step-by-step explanation:

Carbon-14 is an isotope of the element carbon. All carbon atoms have 6 protons in their nucleus. Most carbon atoms also have 6 neutrons, giving them an atomic mass of 12.// = 6 protons + 6 neutrons\\. Carbon-14 atoms have two extra neutrons, which is a total of 8 neutrons.

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