The answer is C to achieve an octet of valence electrons so they become stable
Different explanations that lead to the same result
-You need to substract the number of protons from the mass number.
-Mass number - atomic number= number of protons
-Following this equation:
CARBON
atomic number= 6
mass number= 12
mass number= protons + neutrons
12= 6 + x
x= 12-6
x= 6
When the parts of the atoms are connected such as the electrons are connected around the molecules which are made up of nuetrons and protons. Calcium is the same way
Answer:

Given: Mass of books = 6.5 kg
Mass of CD's = 1.5 kg
Mass of DVD's = 2.0 kg
Total mass = 6.5 kg + 1.5 kg + 2.0 kg = 10 kg


