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If the atomic masses of C and S are 12 and 32 respectively, then atom of S is how many times heavier than an atom of carbon ?

A

two extra protons and two extra electrons

B

two extra prtions but no extra but no wxtra electrons

C

two extra neutrons and no extra electrons

D

two extra neutrons and two extra elecrrons

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
c
For `""_(6)C^(12)`
Proton =6 electron = and neutron = 6 For `""_(6)C^(14)`
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