How many neutrons does Fe have?

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anor277
May 29, 2016

The most common isotope of iron is 56Fe. There are 30 neutrons in this isotope.

Explanation:

Given that the nucleus contains 26 protons, i.e. 26 massive, positively charged nuclear particles, this demands that there are 30 neutrons in this isotope.

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