Correct option is C
Correct answer is (c) 10; 6
1. Carbon's Atomic Number:The atomic number of carbon is 6, meaning it has 6 protons and 6 electrons in its neutral state.
2. Formation of
The ion indicates that carbon has gained 4 extra electrons.
Thus, the number of electrons = 6 + 4 = 10.
The number of protons remains unchanged at 6 because protons are located in the nucleus and are not affected by ionization.
3. Electron-Proton Count in
- Electrons: 10
- Protons: 6
Hence, the number of electrons and protons in the ion are 10 and 6, respectively.
Key Points to Remember:
- Protons are fixed and equal to the atomic number of the element.
- Gaining or losing electrons forms ions, altering the electron count but not the proton count.
- A negatively charged ion gainedis formed when electrons are.
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