Question

An isotope contains 26 protons, 24 electrons and 32 neutrons what is the identity of the isotope?

Answer 1

Hey there!

26 protons + 32 neutrons = 58

26 protons means the element is iron, which is Fe.

Find the charge by finding the difference between protons and electrons.

26 - 24 = 2 (+)

We have 58, Fe, and 2+.

Your answer is 58Fe2+.

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