What is the atomic number of carbon-14?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the atomic number of carbon-14, which is a specific isotope of carbon. The atomic number refers to the number of protons in an atom's nucleus, which is the same for all isotopes of an element.
Answer
6
The atomic number of carbon-14 is 6.
Answer for screen readers
The atomic number of carbon-14 is 6.
More Information
The atomic number is defined by the number of protons in an atom. Carbon-14 has 6 protons, thus its atomic number is 6.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the atomic number with the atomic mass of an isotope.
Sources
- What is the atomic number of carbon-14? - Socratic - socratic.org
- DOE Explains...Isotopes - Department of Energy - energy.gov
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