Question

How many neutrons are present in carbon-14?

Answer 1

How many neutrons in `""^14C`. Clearly, there are 8 neutrons; neutrally charged nuclear particles.

Explanation:

`Z`, the atomic number, of carbon is `6`. There are 6 massive, positively charged nuclear particles; this gives rise to the elemental identity. If it is the `""^14C` isotope, there must be 8 neutrally charged massive particles, 8 neutrons, in the nucleus. Capisce?