Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:

As compared 12C atom, 14C atom has

Options:

Two extra protons and two extra electrons

Two extra protons but no extra electrons

Two extra neutrons and no extra electrons

Two extra neutrons and two extra electrons

Correct Answer:

Two extra neutrons and no extra electrons

Explanation:

For ${ }_6 C^{12}$, p = 6, e = 6, n = 6

For ${ }_6 C^{14}$, p = 6, e = 6, n = 8