In a Carbon-14 atom, there are 6 protons, 6 electrons, and 8 neutrons.
Here’s a breakdown:
- Protons: The number of protons in an atom determines its atomic number. Carbon has an atomic number of 6, so it has 6 protons.
- Electrons: In a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons. Therefore, Carbon-14 has 6 electrons.
- Neutrons: The number of neutrons is calculated by subtracting the atomic number from the mass number. Carbon-14 has a mass number of 14, so it has 14 – 6 = 8 neutrons.