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Which of the following is the chemical symbol for copper?
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2. Atoms & Elements
Periodic Table: Element Symbols
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Which of the following is the atomic number of carbon?
A
6
B
12
C
8
D
14
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Understand that the atomic number of an element is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom of that element.
Recall that carbon is a well-known element with a specific atomic number that distinguishes it from other elements.
Recognize that the atomic number is always a whole number and is unique to each element on the periodic table.
Identify the atomic number of carbon by referring to the periodic table, where carbon is listed with an atomic number of 6.
Confirm that the atomic number 6 corresponds to carbon, differentiating it from the other numbers given (12, 8, 14) which represent other elements or isotopes.
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