Answer to Question #197517 in Chemistry for Andu

Question

The carbon element forms three isotopes, (A = 12. A = 13: A = 14 and Z = 6). Symbolically represent them.

Answer 1

Solution:

1) Carbon-12: with 6 protons and 6 neutrons and an atomic mass of 12.

2) Carbon-13: with 6 protons and 7 neutrons and an atomic mass of 13.

3) Carbon-14: with 6 protons and 8 neutrons, and an atomic mass of 14.