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How many neutrons would be in the nucleus of an atom of iron-56?
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∙ 11y ago
The number of protons in an atom will always be the same with any atom of the same element. The number of protons is an elements defining characteristic; a different number of protons will produce a different element. So it is not necessary to know the specific isotope (which is given by the mass number), because all atoms, ions, and isotopes of iron will all have 26 protons, the same as the atomic number.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoThere are 26 protons, 30 neutrons, and 26 electrons. To find the protons, look at the Periodic Table. Iron (Fe) has an atomic number of 26, so that's also how many protons it has. Since it is not an ion, it has to have the same number of electrons as protons, so there are also 26 electrons. To find the neutrons, you just have to take 56-26 (number of protons) to get 30.
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∙ 13y agoLook up atomic number of iron, that gives you number of protons..subtracting number of protons from 56 would give you number of neutrons.
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∙ 11y agoNumber of neutrons = Mass number - Atomic number = 56 - 26 = 30
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∙ 9y agoThe sum of the number of protons and electrons is equal to the mass number. Iron has 26 protons. So it has 30 neutrons.
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∙ 12y ago26
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Where would you find a neutron in a atom?
The neutrons of an atom are located in the nucleus (except hydrogen-1 isotope which has no neutrons).
Where in a atom would you find a neutron?
The neutrons of an atom are located in the nucleus (except hydrogen-1 isotope which has no neutrons).
What would you find orbiting the nucleus of an atom?
If you're referring to the nucleus of an atom, the answer is electrons.
Where are protons and neutrins located?
Protons and Neutrons compose the nucleus of the atom. They are surrounded by a cloud of electrons. If our universe was an atom, the sun would be the nucleus (with protons and neutrons) and the orbiting planets would be the electrons.
Where are protons and neutrons of an atom contained?
The nucleus of an atom contains protons and neutrons. Different amount of neutrons- Isotopes. Different amount of protons- Different element.
What is the name for the centre of the atom containing the protons and neutrons?
That would be the nucleus of the atom
What atom particles would be found in a nucleus of an atom?
Electrons, Protons, and Neutrons.
What is inside the nucleus of an atom?
The nucleus of an atom contains neutrons and protons. Almost all of the mass in an atom is made up from the protons and neutrons in the nucleus. Because the nucleus is only made up of protons and neutrons, it is positively charged. Physicists believe that there is a cluster of Protons and Neutrons within an Atom's nucleus. Friend Premier is quite right. So instead saying inside the nucleus it would be apt to say that nucleus is made up of...
Where would you find a neutron in a atom?
The neutrons of an atom are located in the nucleus (except hydrogen-1 isotope which has no neutrons).
Where in a atom would you find a neutron?
The neutrons of an atom are located in the nucleus (except hydrogen-1 isotope which has no neutrons).
Do negative particles called neutrons circle the nucleus of the atom?
No, neutrons are in the center (nucleus) of the atom.
What would you find orbiting the nucleus of an atom?
If you're referring to the nucleus of an atom, the answer is electrons.
What is the center of the atom containing protons and neutrons?
That would be the nucleus.
Where are protons and neutrins located?
Protons and Neutrons compose the nucleus of the atom. They are surrounded by a cloud of electrons. If our universe was an atom, the sun would be the nucleus (with protons and neutrons) and the orbiting planets would be the electrons.
Where are protons and neutrons of an atom contained?
The nucleus of an atom contains protons and neutrons. Different amount of neutrons- Isotopes. Different amount of protons- Different element.
Where about in an atom would you find a proton?
You can find a proton in the nucleus of the atom along with neutrons.
What does nucleus of an atom have?
The nucleus of an atom contain protons and neutrons; protons and neutrons contain quarks and gluons.
