An isotope of iron has 28 neutrons. If the atomic mass of the isotope is 54, how many protons does it have? A. 26 B. 28 C. 54 D. 82

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An isotope of iron has 28 neutrons. If the atomic mass of the isotope is 54, how many protons does it have?

A. 26
B. 28
C. 54
D. 82

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26 because you need to do 54-28=26
The atomic mass number is the number of protons AND neutrons together.

Ionic answered Dec 12, 2017

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An isotope is a varying in the neutrons because the protons NEVERRRR change!!

54 - 28 = 26

Answer: 26

Mohsen TOA answered Dec 18, 2017

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