The Mass Defect Arises Because the Sum of Masses of the Component

question 51

True/False

The mass defect arises because the sum of masses of the component nucleons is less than that of the nucleus.

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Definitions:

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative electrical charge, found orbiting the nucleus of an atom.

Ionic Bonding

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges through the transfer of electrons.

Electrons

Negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom, involved in chemical bonds and electricity.

Transferred

Moved or shifted from one place, person, or thing to another.