radomes.openskiesproject.org
KarmaStubson474
KarmaStubson474 KarmaStubson474
  • 04-06-2015
  • Chemistry
Answered

How many electrons are in an Fe2+ ion?

(1) 24 (3) 28

(2) 26 (4) 56

Verified Answer :

Anonymous Anonymous
  • 04-06-2015

Atomic number of iron = 26 
Number of protons in the neucleus = 26 
Number of electrons in a neutral Fe atom = 26 
Number of electrons in Fe2+ ion = 26 - 2 = 24

Answer Link
lulu1991
lulu1991 lulu1991
  • 04-06-2015

The answer is (1) 24. There are 26 protons in nucleus of Fe atom. There is 26 electrons in Fe atom. Fe atom loses 2 electrons and change to Fe2+ ion. So there is 24 electrons in Fe2+ ion.

Answer Link

Related Questions

What is 4x3 Show your work
How is adding integers similar to adding whole numbers how is it different
What is Rule of Law
Caroline of making 8 batches of biscuits each batch uses 56 cup of flour how many cups of flour does Caroline need
How were the Egyptians able to defeat the Hyksos
Label the sequence of events for the evolution of the atmosphere in the correct order 17 Ameteorite bombardment Beukaryotes evolve Coceans form Dbanded iron for
How should you perform the snapping of the wrist when throwing a Frisbee
Development and support services for a firms business systems are provided by a it standards services b it management services c it educational services d appli
1 point A rectangular tank that is 4 meters long 2 meters wide and 3 meters deep is filled with a rubbing alcohol that has density 786 kilograms per cubic meter
what times what is 28