The difference between U235 and U238 atom is that
Correct answer: D. U238 contains 3 more neutron
- A. U238 contains 3 more protons
- B. U238 contains 3 more protons and 3 more electrons
- C. U238 contains 3 more neutrons and 3 more electrons
- D. U238 contains 3 more neutron
Explanation
Isotopes are the atoms of an element having same atomic number Z but difference mass number A. Thus, U238 contains 3 more neutrons.
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