Which is the explanation for the difference between the two isotopes of carbon, C-12 and C-14?

Which is the explanation for the difference between the two isotopes of carbon, C-12 and C-14?


a. C-14 contains 2 more protons than does C-12.


b. C-14 contains 1 proton and 1 neutron more than does C-12.


c. C-14 contains 2 more neutrons than does C-12.


d. C-14 contains 2 more electrons than does C-12.

Which is the explanation for the difference between the two isotopes of carbon, C-12 and C-14?
Isotopes - atoms of the same element that contain different numbers of neutrons in the nucleus.





Therefore, C-14 will have two more neutrons in its nucleus compared to C-12 = C
Reply:C
Reply:The correct answer is: C) C-14 contains 2 more neutrons than C-12.





Carbon 12 has 6 protons and 6 neutrons, while Carbon 14 has 6 protons and 8 neutrons.