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Carbon-12

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Carbon-12 is the most common isotope of carbon, with 6 protons and 6 neutrons in its nucleus.

AP course connection

Topic 1.2: 1.2 Mass Spectra of Elements

Unit 1
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