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In all there are 6 electrons, but the electrons are distributed over 2 shells. In the first shell, there are 2 electrons, and in the second there are 4 electrons. Note that this applies to the neutral atom of carbon.

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Carbon has an atomic number of 12, which means it has 12 protons.

Every atom has the same number of protons and electrons so as to maintain electrical neutrality. As such, carbon also has 12 electrons.

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There are 6 protons in a neutral carbon atom. As well as 6 electrons and 6 neutrons.

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A carbon atom has 6 electrons.

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An atom of carbon contains 6 electrons.

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Carbon: 6 protons and 6 neutrons

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