Question

A) Which option is an isotope with 6 protons and 8 neutrons? (1 point)
oxygen-6
carbon-8
carbon-14
oxygen-14

Answer 1

To identify the isotope with 6 protons and 8 neutrons, we first note that the number of protons indicates the element. An element with 6 protons is carbon (C).

Next, we determine the mass number, which is the sum of protons and neutrons:
- Protons: 6
- Neutrons: 8
- Mass number = 6 + 8 = 14

Thus, the isotope with 6 protons and 8 neutrons is carbon-14.

So, the correct option is **carbon-14**.