Multiple Choice
In a simplified model of the atom, where is a proton located?
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4. Atoms and Elements
Subatomic Particles (Simplified)
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How many electrons does a neutral carbon atom have?
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4
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6
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8
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12
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Recall that a neutral atom has an equal number of protons and electrons.
Identify the atomic number of carbon, which represents the number of protons in the nucleus of a carbon atom.
The atomic number of carbon is 6, meaning it has 6 protons.
Since the atom is neutral, the number of electrons must also be 6 to balance the positive charge of the protons.
Therefore, a neutral carbon atom has 6 electrons.
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