How many electrons, neutrons and protons would be found in an atom of carbon -14 (atomic number 6)?

6 electrons, 6 neutrons, 8 protons

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6 electrons, 6 neutrons, 6 protons

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8 electrons, 8 neutrons, 6 protons

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6 electrons, 8 neutrons, 6 protons

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Solution

The correct option is D 6 electrons, 8 neutrons, 6 protons
$C - 14$ has atomic no = $6$ and mass no = $14$ .
No of electrons = No of protons = atomic no = $6$
No of neutron = mass no-atomic no = $14 - 6 = 8$

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