It Is Often Possible to Use Atomic Masses When Calculating

question 18

Multiple Choice

It is often possible to use atomic masses when calculating the binding energy of a nucleus.This is not true for calculating the Q value for the e+ decay process since:

• A)the electron masses do not cancel.
• B)a positron is an antiparticle.
• C)the electron masses cancel.
• D)the mass of a positron cannot be neglected when compared to the mass of a nucleus.
• E)none of the above.

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