Out of the following, nucleus of _____________ atom contains the largest number of neutrons?

Correct answer: C. U-239

  • A. U-235
  • B. U-238
  • C. U-239
  • D. Pu-239

Explanation

The neutron count is A − Z: U-235 has 143, U-238 has 146, U-239 has 147, and Pu-239 has 145. Therefore U-239 contains the most neutrons.

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