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The number of neutrons in ${ }_{92} \mathrm{U}^{235}$ nucleus is
PhysicsNuclear PhysicsCOMEDKCOMEDK 2012
Options:
  • A 327
  • B 235
  • C 143
  • D 92
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 143
The atomic mass or mass number of an atom ${ }_{Z} X^{A}$ is given by
$$
A=Z+N
$$
where, $A=$ mass number, $Z=$ atomic number
and $N=$ number of neutrons.
For, ${ }_{92} \mathrm{U}^{235}, A=235$ and $\mathrm{Z}=92$
$$
N=A-Z=235-92=143
$$

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