The symbol for iron,as shown on the periodic table,is given here.What is the atomic number of iron?

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The atomic number of an element denotes the number of protons in the nucleus of the atom. The symbol for iron on the periodic table is "Fe" and the atomic number for iron is 26. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Choice A is incorrect as it only provides the symbol for iron; choice C provides the atomic mass of iron, not the atomic number; choice D is not a valid option for the atomic number of iron.

The Symbol for Iron,as Shown on the Periodic Table,is Given