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What is the atomic number of an atom that has 6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons?

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Answer:

Carbon

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The number of protons is equal to the atomic number of the element. For this element having 6 protons makes the atomic number 6 and makes the element Carbon. For this element 6 protons and 6 neutrons combine to make an atomic mass of 12 amus.

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this being carbon

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