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  • Carbon-12 vs. Carbon-14: Understanding Atomic Mass Differences
    No, carbon-12 and carbon-14 do not have the same atomic mass.

    Here's why:

    * Atomic Mass: The atomic mass of an element is determined by the number of protons and neutrons in its nucleus.

    * Carbon-12: Has 6 protons and 6 neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 12.

    * Carbon-14: Has 6 protons and 8 neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 14.

    Therefore, carbon-14 has a higher atomic mass than carbon-12.

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