an 56 Fe 2+ particle has how many protons neutrons amd electrons???
56 2+
Fe
Thanks Andy
30 neutrons
26 protons
24 electrons
well done thanks...
Andy
To determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in a particle, you need to understand the structure of atoms.
- The atomic number (Z) represents the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.
- The mass number (A) represents the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.
- The charge (if any) indicates the number of electrons gained or lost by the atom.
In this case, you are given the particle Fe2+, which means it is an ion of iron (Fe) with a charge of 2+.
To find the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons:
1. Identify the atomic number of Fe on the periodic table – it is 26.
2. The atomic number is also the number of protons, so the particle Fe2+ has 26 protons.
To find the number of neutrons:
3. Identify the mass number (total number of protons and neutrons) of Fe on the periodic table – it is approximately 56.
4. Subtract the number of protons (26) from the mass number (56): 56 - 26 = 30 neutrons.
To find the number of electrons:
5. The charge of Fe2+ is 2+ (indicating a loss of 2 electrons).
6. Subtract the charge of 2+ from the number of protons (26): 26 - 2 = 24 electrons.
Therefore, an Fe2+ particle has 26 protons, 30 neutrons, and 24 electrons.