It Is Often Possible to Use Atomic Masses When Calculating

question 38

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.

---

Definitions:

Political Power

The capacity or ability of a person or group to influence or control the actions and outcomes within a society or political body.

Risorgimento

The social and political movement that culminated in the unification of Italy in the 19th century, marked by revolutions, wars, and the consolidation of different states and kingdoms into a single nation.

Italian Word

Words or vocabulary that are part of the Italian language, a Romance language spoken mainly in Italy and Switzerland.

Resurgence

refers to a renewal or revival of activity, interest, or attention after a period of decline or dormancy.