Answer : The correct option is, (B) has fewer subatomic particles than an atom of iron (Fe)
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Explanation :
The given element is chromium (Cr). The atomic number of chromium is 24.
As we know that the atomic number is either equal to the number of protons or number of electrons.
So, Atomic number = Number of protons = Number of electrons = 24
And we know that mass number is the sum of number of protons and number of neutrons.
Mass number of chromium = 52
Mass number = Number of protons + Number of neutrons
52 = 28 + Number of neutrons
Number of neutrons = 28
And we know that the atomic number of iron (Fe) is 26.
Number of protons = Number of electrons = 26
Mass number of Fe = 56
Number of neutrons = 30
From the given options we conclude that the a neutral atom of chromium has fewer subatomic particles than an atom of iron (Fe).
Hence, the correct option is, (B) has fewer subatomic particles than an atom of iron (Fe)
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