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How many protons and neutrons are present in the following element of iron? ⁵⁶Fe

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Answer:

26 protons

30 neutrons

Step-by-step explanation:

Fe is element 26, so it has 26 protons, with a +1 charge on each.

The atom of iron shown here has an atomic mass of 56. Since there are 26 protons, and electrons have a very small mass, the number of neutrons (1 amu each) is (56-26) = 30 neutrons.

A neutral iron atom would have equal numbers of protons and electrons. This fellow is neutral, so it has 26 electrons.

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