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Carbon has six protons and six neutrons. Which of the following represents the arrangement of electrons in a carbon

atom?

A. 2.2.2
B. 2,10
C. 02,4
D. 2.8.2

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It’s c
Because proton no. Is equal to atomic no. And atomic number is equal to 6, electronic configuration is 2, 6, btw proton no. Is equal to no. of electrons
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Answer:

C. 02,4

Step-by-step explanation:

Carbon has 2 electrons in the first ring and 4 in the second one.

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