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How many protons does isotope of carbon- 14 atom have

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Answer:

Number of protons in Carbon - 14 atom
6

Step-by-step explanation:

The atomic number of carbon 14 atom is
14

Number of neutrons in the nucleus of Carbon-14 atom
= 8

Atomic number is equal to the sum of neutrons and protons

Number of protons in Carbon - 14 atom
= 14 -8 = 6

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