Find the Number of Electrons C

To find the number of electrons in ${\displaystyle \text{carbon}}$, first locate the element on the periodic table. Next, find the atomic number which is located above the element\'s symbol. Since ${\displaystyle \text{carbon}}$\'s atomic number is ${\displaystyle 6}$, ${\displaystyle C}$ has ${\displaystyle 6}$ electrons.