How many neutrons are in C-14?

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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.

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8 neutrons

The final answer is 8 neutrons

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The final answer is 8 neutrons

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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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