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The mass number of Fe2+ is 56. How many neutrons are there in a single Fe2+ atom

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There are 30 neutrons in a single Fe2+ atom
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Answer:

There are 30 neutrons in a single Fe2+ atom.

Step-by-step explanation:

The mass number is equal to the sum of the protons and the neutrons.

M = Z + N

Where M is the mass number, Z is the number of protons, and N is the number of neutrons.

Using the periodic table, we know that the atomic number of Fe is 26.

The atomic number is equal to the number of protons.

56 = 26 + N

N = 30

There are 30 neutrons in a single Fe2+ atom.

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