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what is the mass number of a carbon atom which has six protons and six neutrons
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The mass number of an atom is the total number of protons and neutrons in its nucleus. For a carbon atom with 6 protons and 6 neutrons, the mass number would be:
\[
\text{Mass number} = \text{Number of protons} + \text{Number of neutrons} = 6 + 6 = 12
\]
Thus, the mass number of this carbon atom is 12.
\[
\text{Mass number} = \text{Number of protons} + \text{Number of neutrons} = 6 + 6 = 12
\]
Thus, the mass number of this carbon atom is 12.