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What is the difference between `""_(92)"U"^(235)` and `""_(92)"U"^(238)` atoms ?

A

(a)`U^(238)` contains 3 more protons

B

(b)`U^(238)` contains 3 protons and 3 more electrons

C

(c)`U^(238)` contains 3 more neutrons and 3 more electrons

D

(d)`U^(238)` contains 3 more neutrons

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D
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