Answer the following question given this paragraph: Consider carbon as an example. Carbon atoms have six protons. They also have six electrons. All carbon atoms are the same whether they are found in a lump of coal or a teaspoon of table sugar ( Figure below ). On the other hand, carbon atoms are different from the atoms of hydrogen, which are also found in coal and sugar. Each hydrogen atom has just one proton and one electron. Q: How many protons and electrons each do carbon atoms have? A:

Options:
*two
*nine
*five
*six
Answer:
six