Here's the breakdown of protons, neutrons, and electrons in a carbon atom:

* Protons: 6

* Neutrons: 6 (in the most common isotope, Carbon-12)

* Electrons: 6

Key Points:

* Atomic Number: The number of protons defines the element. Carbon's atomic number is 6, meaning it always has 6 protons.

* Isotopes: Carbon has different isotopes (atoms of the same element with varying numbers of neutrons). The most common isotope is Carbon-12, with 6 neutrons.

* Neutrality: In a neutral atom, the number of protons (positive charge) equals the number of electrons (negative charge).

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