The mass number of an atom tells us about its atomic weight. What is the atomic weight of carbon?
A
6 units
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B
12 units
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C
18 units
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D
36 units
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Solution
The correct option is B12 units The atomic weight of carbon is the same as the mass number of Carbon i.e. 12. It has 6 protons, 6 electrons, and 6 neutrons.