How do you determine the number of neutrons in carbon?

Answer 1

In the #""^12C# isotope............?

Well, the #""^12C# nucleus contains 6 massive, positively charged particles (how do I know this). So how many massive, neutrally charged nuclear particles do I need to give make up the mass to 12 units? I count 6. How many neutrons in #""^13C#, in #""^14C#?

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Answer 2

Xavier Avery

The process of calculating the number of neutrons in carbon involves deducting the atomic number, or the number of protons, from the atomic mass of the carbon isotope in question. For instance, subtracting 6 from the atomic mass (12) of carbon-12, which has an atomic number of 6, yields 6 neutrons.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.