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What is the charge of carbon atom's nucleus?

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- 6
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+ 6
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+ 4
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- 4
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Solution

The correct option is B + 6
The charge of the nucleus is defined as the sum of the protons and neutrons inside with a positive charge. The alomic number is defined as the sum of protons in the nucleus. The atomic number of carbon is '6'. Therefore, nuclear charge of carbon is '+6'.

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