Question

The element carbon has three natural isotopes: C-12, C-13, and C-14.

Use the periodic table to find the number of protons in a carbon atom.
Then make a drawing to show the nuclei of the three carbon isotopes.
Your drawing should convey the number of protons and neutrons in each of the three different nuclei.

Answer 1

Answer: See Below

Step-by-step explanation:

1. There are 6 protons in a carbon atom (The # of protons is the same as the atomic number).

2. Attached below. Red circles are protons blue are neutrons.

Understand that the number following the C (12,13,14)

refers to the total number of protons and neutrons in the atom. Proton number does not change only neutrons can.