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Use the periodic table or graphic in lesson. what is the atomic number of carbon?

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Carbon's atomic number is 6
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Answer:

The atomic number of Carbon is 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Atomic number means the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. Carbon has 6 protons in the nucleus and therefor its atomic number is 6. In the periodic table the atomic number is usually found on the top right corner of each element. Carbon is also located in the group 14 (also known as group IVA) and in period 2.

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