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An atom of Iron has at least three different isotopes. What is the difference between an isotope of 55Fe and an isotope of 58Fe?

An atom of Iron has at least three different isotopes. What is the difference between an isotope of 55Fe and an isotope of 58Fe?
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An atom of Iron has at least three different isotopes. What is the difference between an isotope of 55Fe and an isotope of 58Fe?

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The isotopes 55Fe and 58Fe are both Iron, but have a different atomic mass due to the added number of neutrons. Both isotopes have 26 protons, but 55Fe has more neutrons.
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