Competency #5
Analyze atomic structure in terms of the Bohr model
Learning Objectives b & c
- b. Calculate the number of neutrons for the most common isotope of an element using the periodic table
- c. Explain how one isotope differs from another
Question
Write down your answer to the following question:
The most abundant isotope of uranium (U) has a mass of 238 amu (U-238). The isotope that is used in nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons has a mass of 235 amu (U-235).
What is the difference between these two isotopes of uranium?
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