Figure 2-5 depicts the structure of carbon.Use the information in the diagram to choose the correct atomic number and atomic weight, respectively, for an atom of carbon. Figure 2-5

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Figure 2-5 depicts the structure of carbon.Use the information in the diagram to choose the correct atomic number and atomic weight, respectively, for an atom of carbon.  Figure 2-5

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Carbon has 6 protons, which is its atomic number, and its atomic weight is 12, which is based on the average of the weights of its naturally occurring isotopes.

Figure 2-5 Depicts the Structure of Carbon