Quick Answer: The Atomic Structure of Carbon Model shows a carbon atom with 6 protons and 6 neutrons in the nucleus and 6 electrons in the K and L shells. It is made of transparent acrylic so the particle arrangement can be seen.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Nucleus with 6 protons and 6 neutrons (the most common carbon isotope)
6 electrons arranged in two shells, K and L
Shows the four outer-shell electrons used in bonding
Transparent acrylic shows the internal arrangement
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Element
Carbon (most common isotope)
Nucleus
6 protons, 6 neutrons
Electrons
6, in K and L shells
Material
Transparent acrylic
About This Product
Carbon makes a good example atom because it leads straight into valency and organic chemistry. The model is used to introduce the nucleus and electron shells, to show how many electrons each shell can hold, and as a baseline when explaining isotopes, which differ only in the number of neutrons. Educational Instrument can dispatch the Atomic Structure of Carbon Model to laboratories in Indonesia, Seychelles, Brunei, Poland, Bolivia and Equatorial Guinea.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many electrons are shown on the Atomic Structure of Carbon Model?
Six electrons are shown, arranged in the K and L shells, with four of them in the outer shell.
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