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An atom of carbon 14 has_______ protons and________neutrons. Fill in the blanks.

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An atom of carbon 14 has 6 protons and 8 neutrons.

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Answer:

6 protons and 8 neutrons.

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. Carbon-14 atoms have two extra neutrons, giving them a total of 8 neutrons.

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