Answer
A neutral carbon atom has 6 protons and 6 electrons.
Work Step by Step
To draw a Carbon atom, first draw the nucleus in the center of the page. Draw a nucleus consisting of 12 clustered circles, where 6 of them are protons and the other six are neutrons. Then, draw two circles around the nucleus to represent the electron cloud. The one closest to the nucleus should have two dots, for the inner shell of Carbon has two electrons. The outer circle should have four dots.
