The Mass of ²³⁸U Is Not Quite an Integer Multiple

question 3

Multiple Choice

The mass of ²³⁸U is not quite an integer multiple of the ¹H mass. This is primarily because:

• A) of the binding energy of uranium.
• B) uranium is radioactive.
• C) there are several isotopes of uranium.
• D) the proton and neutron have different masses.

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