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  • Uranium-235: Protons, Electrons, and Atomic Structure Explained
    Here's how to determine the number of protons and electrons in Uranium-235:

    * Protons: The number of protons defines the element. Uranium (U) has an atomic number of 92. This means every uranium atom has 92 protons.

    * Electrons: In a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons. Therefore, a neutral Uranium-235 atom has 92 electrons.

    Note: The "235" in Uranium-235 refers to the mass number, which is the total number of protons and neutrons in the atom's nucleus. It doesn't directly tell us the number of protons or electrons.

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