CM8001

1. Different carbon atoms can differ in the number of neutrons (e.g. C-12 and C-14). They are termed as isotopes.
2. Different carbon atoms can differ in the number of electrons; different charges

Carbon vs uranium atoms

1. Isotopes of carbon are stable whereas isotopes of uranium are radioactive.
2. Carbon atoms have much less protons, neutrons and protons as compared to uranium atoms.
3. They have different atomic masses.

14N consists of 7 protons and 7 neutrons while 15N consists of 7 protons and 8 neutrons.
They have similar chemical properties and reactivity.

A. There are 94 protons in the nucleus of (239/94)plutonium

B. 93 protons – Neptunium
94 protons – Plutonium

C. The nuclei of radon-222 contain 86 protons.

A: Control rod assembly
B: Cooling water out of the core
C: Control rods
D. Cooling water into the core
E. Fuel rods