Answer: Carbon has an atomic number of 6.
The number of electrons in a carbon atom is equal to the amount of protons, which is 6 in total.
The electron distribution in a carbon atom is K-2, L-4.
Sodium has an atomic number of 11.
The number of electrons in a sodium atom is equal to the amount of protons, which is 11. in total.
The electron distribution in sodium atoms is K-2, L-8, M-1.