An Atomic Nucleus Has a Mass That Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

An atomic nucleus has a mass that is

• A) less than the total mass of its constituent nucleons.
• B) the same as the total mass of its constituent nucleons.
• C) more than the total mass of its constituent nucleons.
• D) Any of theses choices could be correct, depending on the nucleus.

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