Question

The atomic number of carbon is six, which means that a carbon atom has six protons. Carbon has three naturally occurring isotopes: carbon-12, carbon-13, and carbon-14. Which of these statements are true about carbon and its isotopes? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

Answer:

Almost 99% of naturally occurring carbon is carbon-12, whose nucleus consists of six protons and six neutrons. Carbon-13 and carbon-14, with seven or eight neutrons, respectively, have a much lower nuclei abundance. Each carbon atom has the same number of protons (6), which is equal to its atomic number