Carbon atom showing 6 protons as electro positive charge in its nuclei should have same no of -ve charged electrons , that is 6 electronns in its radii to make an atom of C as a neutral element , for that each element in its atomic state should have equal no of protons and electrons , the no of neutrons which has no electric charge and almost negligible weight does play significant role except contributes to isotopes of the given atom or an element, so C atom having 6 protons should have 6 electrons
