Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

The two particles are shown by the symbols $^{54}_{26}\text{Fe}^{2+}$ and $^{59}_{27}\text{Co}^{3+}$. Which statement concerning these particles is correct?

  • AThey contain the same number of electrons.
  • BThey contain the same number of neutrons.
  • CThey contain the same number of protons.
  • DThey do not contain the same number of protons, neutrons or electrons.

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