Practice mode Nuclear Physics

How many neutrons are present in a nucleus of ²³⁸₉₂U?

Correct answer B. 146

Explanation

The mass number counts protons plus neutrons and the atomic number counts protons, so N = A − Z = 238 − 92 = 146.

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