What is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom of the fissionable isotope of uranium used in nuclear weapons, ²³⁵U, which has an atomic number of 92? A) 235 B) 92 C) 143 D) 327

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The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom is given by its mass number, which for the fissionable isotope of uranium used in nuclear weapons (U-235) is 235.

What Is the Total Number of Protons and Neutrons in the Nucleus