How Many Protons, Electrons, and Neutrons Does An Atom Of Iron Have?

How Many Protons, Electrons, and Neutrons Does An Atom Of Iron Have?

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Sep 28, 2025

An iron (Fe) atom has an atomic number of 26, so it has 26 protons and 26 electrons. The most common isotope of iron is Fe-56, which has an atomic mass of about 56, so the number of neutrons is 56 - 26 = 30. Total: 26 protons, 26 electrons, and 30 neutrons.

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