2. What is the atomic symbol, number of electrons, protons and neutrons for an atom whose atomic number is 6 and the atomic weight is 12?

The symbol which represents atomic structure is called atomic symbol. An electron is a negatively charged particle. Proton is a positively charged particle, located at the center of the atom. Neutron is an ellectrically neutral or charge less particle located in the nucleus of the atom.

Carbon is 6, and Magnesium is 12.