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A neutral atom of carbon -14 contains 6 protons, 6 electrons and 8 neutron
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Answer:

true

Step-by-step explanation:

the atomic mass of carbon (the 6th element on the periodic table) is 12.01 AMU. This tells us that most carbon atoms have 6 protons and 6 neutrons, and some carbon atoms have 6 protons and maybe 7 or 8 neutrons. Most carbon atoms have 6 protons and 6 neutrons, so the atomic mass is very close to 12 AMU.

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False is the correct answer
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