A neutron has a mass A. that is less than the mass of an electron. B. that is about equal to the mass of an electron. C. that is about equal to the mass of a proton. D. that is less than the mass of a proton.

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Kyra Sweeney

6 November, 23:43

A neutron has a mass A. that is less than the mass of an electron. B. that is about equal to the mass of an electron. C. that is about equal to the mass of a proton. D. that is less than the mass of a proton.

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Cedric Blake · Answer 1

Option C: - that is equal to mass of an proton.

Explanation:

Protons and neutrons have approximately the same mass, about 1.67 * 10-24 grams, which scientists define as one atomic mass unit (amu) or one Dalton. While electron has mass of 9.31 * 10⁻¹⁹.