O Levels Physics (5054)•5054/11/O/N/18

Explanation
Uranium isotopes have 92 protons but different total nucleons.
Steps:
- Uranium's atomic number is 92, so all isotopes have Z = 92 protons.
- Original description gives A = 235, N = 146, so Z = 89, inconsistent; likely meant A = 238 for standard U-238 (Z = 238 - 146 = 92).
- Another isotope must have Z = 92 but different A (thus different N = A - 92).
- Check choices: subtract N from A to find Z, confirm same Z=92 and different A from 238.
Why A is correct:
- A=235, N=143 gives Z=92 (standard U-235), different A from original U-238.
Why the others are wrong:
- B and C: A=238, N=146 gives Z=92, but same as original (not another isotope).
- D: A=241, N=146 gives Z=95 (not uranium).
Final answer: A
Topic: The nucleus
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