Why does uranium have the atomic number 92?

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anor277
Feb 9, 2017

Because God wanted it that way. But Z=92 by definition........

Explanation:

The element uranium, BY DEFINITION, is the actinide element with "92 protons" in its nucleus. Of course, the element could have different numbers of neutrons, which makes some uranium isotopes fissile.

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