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An atom of carbon has 6 protons. Its mas...

An atom of carbon has 6 protons. Its mass number is 12. How many neutrons are present in an atom of carbon ?

A

12

B

6

C

10

D

14

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The correct Answer is:
B
Mass number =number of proton + number of neutron
12=6+number of neutron
12-6 = number of neutron =6
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