The Difference in the Mass of a Nucleon When Outside

question 12

Multiple Choice

The difference in the mass of a nucleon when outside an atomic nucleus compared to inside the nucleus depends on

• A) radioactive decay.
• B) isotopic abundance.
• C) the distance away from the nucleus.
• D) the atomic number of the nucleus.
• E) gamma emission.

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