An element containing 26 protons, 26 electrons and 30 neutrons will have the symbol: A) (⁸²Te). B) (⁵²Zn). C) (⁵⁶Fe). D) (⁵⁶Zn). E) (⁵²Te).

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The number of protons determines the atomic number and thus the element. In this case, the element has 26 protons, which is iron (Fe). The symbol for iron is (⁵⁶Fe). None of the other answer choices have the correct atomic number or element symbol.

An Element Containing 26 Protons, 26 Electrons and 30 Neutrons