Iron (atomic symbol: Fe, atomic number: 26) is a Block D, Group 8, Period 4 element with an atomic weight of The number of electrons in each of Iron's shells is 2, 8, 14, 2 and its electron configuration is [Ar] 3d 6 4s 2. The iron atom has a radius of 126 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 194 pm. Iron was discovered by humans before ...