Question

Explain Carbon 12 and carbon 14 both show similar chemical properties

Answer 1

Answer:

because they are isotopes

Explanation:

Atoms of both isotopes of carbon contain 6 protons. Atoms of carbon-12 have 6 neutrons, while atoms of carbon-14 contain 8 neutrons. A neutral atom would have the same number of protons and electrons, so a neutral atom of carbon-12 or carbon-14 would have 6 electrons. ... Carbon-12 is lighter than carbon-14