Question

The atomic number and the mass number of an element is 26 and 56 respectively. Calculate the number of electrons, protons and neutrons in its atom. Draw the structure

Answer 1

Atomic number A = 26 

Mass number A = 56 

No. of Protons P = ? 

No. of Electrons = ? 

No. of Neutrons N = ? 

Name of the element is Iron (Fe) 

No. of proton (P) = 26 

Mass number A = n+p 

56 = n = 26

n = 56-26 

∴ No. of neutrons n = 30 

In an element No. of protons and No. of electrons is equal. 

∴No of electrons = no. of protons 

= 26 

Structure of Iron: