The Mass of ²³⁸U Is Not Quite an Integer Multiple

question 84

Multiple Choice

The mass of ²³⁸U is not quite an integer multiple of ¹H mass.This is primarily because

• A)the proton and neutron have different masses.
• B)there are several isotopes of uranium.
• C)of the binding energy of uranium.
• D)uranium is radioactive.

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