The difference between U235 and U238 atom is that

Question

The difference between U235 and U238 atom is that (A) U238 contains 3 more protons (B) U238 contains 3 protons and 3 more electrons (C) U238 contains 3 more neutrons and 3 more electrons (D) U238 contains 3 more neutrons

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

As charge number is fixed (.92.) , therefore, number of protons and electrons is the same. As atomic weight is greater by 3 , therefore 92 U238 contains 3 more neutrons.

Q. The difference between $U^{235}$ and $U^{238}$ atom is that

$U^{238}$ contains $3$ more protons

$U^{238}$ contains $3$ protons and $3$ more electrons

$U^{238}$ contains $3$ more neutrons and $3$ more electrons

$U^{238}$ contains $3$ more neutrons

As charge number is fixed $(92)$ , therefore, number of protons and electrons is the same. As atomic weight is greater by $3$ , therefore $_{92} U^{238}$ contains $3$ more neutrons.

Q. The difference between U235 and U238 atom is that

U238 contains 3 more protons

U238 contains 3 protons and 3 more electrons

U238 contains 3 more neutrons and 3 more electrons

U238 contains 3 more neutrons