Fe²⁺ has the same number of protons as Fe³⁺.
In order to know the number of protons of a species, we need to look for the atomic number (Z) in the Periodic Table.
The atomic number of Fe is 26, so it has 26 protons. Since protons are in the nucleus, they are not lost nor gained. Fe³⁺ results from Fe losing 3 electrons, but it has 26 protons as well.
Taking this into account, let's consider the number of protons of the following species:
A) Mn³⁺. It has 25 protons like Mn (Z = 25).
B) Co²⁺. It has 27 protons like Co (Z = 27).
C) Fe²⁺. It has 26 protons like Fe (Z = 26).
D) Ni. It has 28 protons (Z = 28).
E) Co³⁺. It has 27 protons like Co (Z = 27).
Fe²⁺ has the same number of protons as Fe³⁺.
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