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Do neutrons contribute mass to the nucleus?
Yes, neutrons contribute to the mass of the nucleus. They are relatively heavy particles, and along with protons, make up the majority of the mass of an atom's nucleus.
Is the nucleus light or heavy?
The nucleus is pretty much light. But it contains the most mass of an atom.
Which hydrogen is normal and which hydrogen is heavy?
Normal hydrogen has one proton and no neutrons in its nucleus, so it has a mass of one. Heavy hydrogen often called deuterium has one proton and one neutron, so it has a mass of two instead of one. There is also tritium which has one proton and two neutrons, so a mass of three.
Is aneutrons is a light partice or heavy?
Neutrons are considered heavy particles because they have a mass similar to that of protons. Neutrons are composed of three quarks (two down quarks and one up quark) held together by the strong nuclear force.
What is the mass number for a sulfur atom that contains 31 neutrons?
The mass number is calculated by adding together the number of protons and neutrons in an atom. A sulfur atom typically has 16 protons, so if it contains 31 neutrons, the mass number would be 16 (protons) + 31 (neutrons) = 47.
Can protons have twice the mass of neutrons?
No; the mass of proton is similar to the mass of neutrons.
How does the atomic mass help you find the neutrons?
Atomic mass = mass of protons + mass of neutrons.
Is this statement true neutrons have no charge and no mass?
Neutrons have no charge, but they do have mass.
An atom of carbon-12 is about twice as heavy has twice the mass as an atom of?
an atom of carbon-12 is about twice as heavy as an atom of oxygen-16.
What they do mass number?
Mass number is about the neutrons and protons. The total of neutrons and protons.
Is the number of neutrons in an atom known as its mass number?
No, neutrons + protons = mass
Why is uranium heavy?
Uranium is heavy due to its large atomic mass, which is primarily a result of having a high number of protons and neutrons in its nucleus. The most common isotope, uranium-238, has 92 protons and 146 neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of about 238 atomic mass units (amu). This high atomic mass contributes to its density, making uranium one of the heaviest naturally occurring elements. Additionally, the strong nuclear forces that hold its large nucleus together contribute to its heavy nature.
