The Mass Number of an Atom Is Determined by the Combined

question 28

Multiple Choice

The mass number of an atom is determined by the combined masses of its ____.  

• A) neutrons and protons
• B) neutrons and electrons
• C) protons and electrons
• D) protons, neutrons, and electrons
• E) neutrons, nucleus, and electrons

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Definitions:

Monthly Compounded

Interest calculation in which the interest is added to the principal balance monthly, allowing earnings to increase at a faster rate compared to annual compounding.

Compounded Monthly

The process of calculating interest on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous months, on a monthly basis.

Semiannually Compounded

A method of compounding interest where the calculation and addition of interest occur twice a year.

Compounded Quarterly

The process in which interest is calculated on the principal and the accumulated interest over a quarter (three months) and is added to the principal for calculating future interest.