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One isotope of carbon has 6 protons and 6 neutrons. The number of protons and neutrons of a second isotope of carbon would be _____.

a. 7 and 6
b. 7 and 7
c. 6 and 6
d. 6 and 7

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Answer d



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User Mike D Sutton
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D. 6 protons and 7 neutrons

As proton remains constant
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