As compared to a 12C atom, 14C atom has:
Correct answer: B. Two extra neutrons and no extra electrons
- A. Two extra protons and two extra electrons
- B. Two extra neutrons and no extra electrons
- C. Two extra protons but no extra electrons
- D. Two extra neutrons and two extra electrons
Explanation
Isotopes have same number of electrons and protons but different number of neutrons due to different mass number. Carbon-14 having mass number 2 more , therefore number of neutrons are also 2 more.Carbon- 12 = number of neutrons= 12-6= 6. Carbon-14 = number of neutrons = 14-6 = 8.
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