Question

An industrially important element contains 26 electrons and rusts in the presence of air and moisture. Identify the element.

Answer 1

Answer:

Iron................

Answer 2

Iron is an industrially important element that has 26 electrons and it rusts in the presence of air.

• A neutral iron atom comprises 26 protons and 30 neutrons + 26 electrons in 4 different shells around the nucleus.

• 90% of whole metal that is polished today is iron. Most are used in the production of steel, used in manufacturing (reinforced concrete, girders, etc.), and in engineering

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