The number of nucleons in a normal carbon atom is _____.

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Solution

A normal carbon atom or carbon-12 contains 6 protons and 6 neutrons. Protons and neutrons are together called as nucleons.
Hence number of nucleons=6+6=12.
Thus, the number of nucleons in a normal carbon atom is 12.

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