Question

how many isotopes of carbon

Answer 1

Carbon isotopes come in three forms. By far the most common isotope of carbon is carbon-12 (12C), which contains six neutrons in addition to its six protons. The next heaviest carbon isotope, carbon-13 (13C), has seven neutrons. Both 12C and 13C are called stable isotopes since they do not decay into other forms or elements over time. The rare carbon-14 (14C) isotope contains eight neutrons in its nucleus. Unlike 12C and 13C, this isotope is unstable, or radioactive. Over time, a 14C atom will decay into a stable product.

Answer 2

Carbon (6C) has 15 known isotopes, from 8C to 22C, of which 12C and 13C are stable.

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