Question

Q4. Calculate the mass number and atomic number of an atom having 6 electrons 6

protons and 6 neutrons in its atom.​

Answer 1

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The number of protons is equal to the atomic number of the element. For this element having 6 protons makes the atomic number 6 and makes the element Carbon. For this element 6 protons and 6 neutrons combine to make an atomic mass of 12 amus.

Answer 2

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12

Carbon-12 is of particular importance in its use as the standard from which atomic masses of all nuclides are measured, thus, its atomic mass is exactly 12 daltons by definition. Carbon-12 is composed of 6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons.