The Fundamental Component of the Atom That Has the Smallest

question 21

Multiple Choice

The fundamental component of the atom that has the smallest mass is the

• A) electron
• B) neutron
• C) proton
• D) none of these

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Retirement plans where the amount invested is defined up front, but the future benefit is not guaranteed, depending on investment performance.

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Income earned through wages, salaries, commissions, and interest, as opposed to capital gains, which are realized through the sale of assets.

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