How many neutrons are in C-14?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the number of neutrons in the isotope carbon-14. To find the number of neutrons, we can subtract the atomic number of carbon, which is 6, from the mass number of carbon-14, which is 14.
Answer
8 neutrons
The final answer is 8 neutrons
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The final answer is 8 neutrons
More Information
Carbon-14 is an isotope of carbon with 6 protons and 8 neutrons, giving it a mass number of 14. It's commonly used in radiocarbon dating.
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