How do you determine the number of neutrons in carbon?

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anor277
Jan 1, 2017

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

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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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