A nucleus of carbon 14 has 6 protons and 8 neutrons.The atomic number and mass number of carbon 14 are, respectively,

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The number of protons in an atom determines its atomic number, so carbon 14 has an atomic number of 6. The mass number is the sum of the protons and neutrons in the nucleus, so carbon 14 has a mass number of 6 + 8 = 14. Therefore, the correct answer is B) 6 and 14.

A Nucleus of Carbon 14 Has 6 Protons and 8