Question
1. Build a atom for Fe
2. What is in your nucleus?
3. Is it stable or unstable?
2. What is in your nucleus?
3. Is it stable or unstable?
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1. **Building an Atom for Iron (Fe)**:
- An iron atom has an atomic number of 26, which means it has 26 protons in its nucleus.
- The most common isotope of iron has 30 neutrons, giving it a mass number of 56 (26 protons + 30 neutrons).
2. **Contents of the Nucleus**:
- The nucleus of an iron atom contains:
- **26 protons**: These positively charged particles define the element as iron and determine its position on the periodic table.
- **30 neutrons**: These neutral particles contribute to the atomic mass and stability of the nucleus.
3. **Stability**:
- The common isotope of iron, \(^{56}\text{Fe}\), is considered stable. It does not undergo radioactive decay under normal conditions. Iron has several isotopes, but the lighter isotopes tend to be less stable, while \(^{56}\text{Fe}\), along with \(^{54}\text{Fe}\) and \(^{57}\text{Fe}\), are stable forms found in nature.
- An iron atom has an atomic number of 26, which means it has 26 protons in its nucleus.
- The most common isotope of iron has 30 neutrons, giving it a mass number of 56 (26 protons + 30 neutrons).
2. **Contents of the Nucleus**:
- The nucleus of an iron atom contains:
- **26 protons**: These positively charged particles define the element as iron and determine its position on the periodic table.
- **30 neutrons**: These neutral particles contribute to the atomic mass and stability of the nucleus.
3. **Stability**:
- The common isotope of iron, \(^{56}\text{Fe}\), is considered stable. It does not undergo radioactive decay under normal conditions. Iron has several isotopes, but the lighter isotopes tend to be less stable, while \(^{56}\text{Fe}\), along with \(^{54}\text{Fe}\) and \(^{57}\text{Fe}\), are stable forms found in nature.