The Mass of an ¹H Atom Is 1

question 67

Multiple Choice

The mass of an ¹H atom is 1.007825 u, and a neutron has a mass of 1.008665 u. The atomic mass of ³¹P is 30.9738 u. What is the mass defect of this nuclide in u?

• A) 0.2560 u
• B) 0.2813 u
• C) 0.2822 u
• D) 0.2686 u
• E) none of these

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