Question

building atoms
complete the table for the given element. then, build the atom by dragging the correct
number of protons, neutrons, and electrons to their correct location on the diagram.
element carbon
symbol/
abbreviation
atomic number
atomic mass

of protons

of neutrons

of electrons

Explanation:

Step1: Recall element symbol

Carbon's symbol is \(C\).

Step2: Find atomic number

From periodic table, carbon's atomic number (\(Z\)) is \(6\).

Step3: Determine protons and electrons

For neutral atom, \(\text{# of protons}=\text{# of electrons}=Z = 6\).

Step4: Calculate neutrons

Typical atomic mass (\(A\)) of carbon is \(12\). Using \(A=Z + N\) (where \(N\) is neutrons), \(N=A - Z=12 - 6 = 6\).

Answer:

ELEMENT	CARBON
ATOMIC NUMBER	\(6\)
ATOMIC MASS	\(12\)
# OF PROTONS	\(6\)
# OF NEUTRONS	\(6\)
# OF ELECTRONS	\(6\)