The Mass of an ¹H Atom Is 1

question 28

Multiple Choice

The mass of an ¹H atom is 1.007825 u, and a neutron has a mass of 1.008665 u. What is the mass defect (in u) of ¹⁹₉F (atomic mass = 18.9984 u) ?

• A) 0.1502 u
• B) 0.1577 u
• C) 0.1587 u
• D) 0.1662 u
• E) none of these

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