How Does the Mass of an Atomic Nucleus Compare with the Sum

question 9

Multiple Choice

How does the mass of an atomic nucleus compare with the sum of masses of its constituent nucleons separated?

• A)The mass of a nucleus is larger than the sum of the masses of individual nucleons.
• B)The mass of a nucleus is smaller than the sum of the masses of individual nucleons.
• C)The mass of a nucleus is the same as the sum of the masses of individual nucleons.
• D)The answer depends on the mass number of the element.

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