Question
In 92X235, how many of electrons, protons and neutrons are there?
Answer
The isotope 92X235 represents an atom of uranium.
In this isotope:
- The number of protons (atomic number) is 92
- The number of electrons in a neutral atom is also 92
- The number of neutrons is equal to the mass number minus the atomic number: 235 – 92 = 143
Therefore, this isotope has 92 protons, 92 electrons, and 143 neutrons.