Every Atom of the Element Carbon Has the Same Number

Question

Every atom of the element carbon has the same number of
A) protons.
B) neutrons.
C) electrons.
D) photons.
E) quarks.

Accepted Answer

The number of protons in an atom determines its atomic number and therefore its identity as a specific element. Since carbon has an atomic number of 6, every carbon atom has 6 protons.