An atom of the element iron has an atomic number of 26 and an atomic weight of 56. If it is neutral, how many protons, neutrons, and electrons does it have?

An atom of the element iron has an atomic number of 26 and an atomic weight of 56. If it is neutral, how many protons, neutrons, and electrons does it have? 




A) 26 protons, 30 neutrons, 26 electrons
B) 26 protons, 30 neutrons, 30 electrons
C) 26 protons, 56 neutrons, 26 electrons
D) 13 protons, 43 neutrons, 13 electrons
E) 13 protons, 56 neutrons, 13 electrons


Answer: A


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