How many electrons does carbon have?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the number of electrons in a carbon atom, which is a fundamental concept in chemistry related to atomic structure.
Answer
6 electrons
Carbon has 6 electrons.
Answer for screen readers
Carbon has 6 electrons.
More Information
Carbon's atomic number is 6, which means it has 6 protons and, in a neutral atom, it also has 6 electrons.
Sources
- Carbon - Chemical Element - britannica.com
- Carbon - Periodic Table - ptable.com
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