If the Nucleus of a Lead Atom Were Broken into Two

question 13

Multiple Choice

If the nucleus of a lead atom were broken into two identical nuclei, the total mass of the result would be:

• A)the same as before
• B)greater than before
• C)less than before
• D)converted into radiation
• E)converted into kinetic energy

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