Question

I'm building a carbon atom. I've been told that the atomic number of carbon is 6, which means

Answer 1

Answer:

The carbon has 6 protons

Explanation:

The atomic number equals the quantity of protons and electrons in a neutral element.

Answer 2

Answer:

6 protons

Explanation:

The atomic number of an atom signifies the number of protons found in the the nucleus of the atom of a specific element.

It also represents the number of electrons, but only in an neutral or uncharged atom.

We are told the atomic number of carbon is 6. We also know that the atomic number is equal to the number of protons. Therefore, the carbon atoms has 6 protons.