The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals (2nd Edition)
The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780133889567
Author: Jeffrey O. Bennett, Megan O. Donahue, Nicholas Schneider, Mark Voit
Publisher: PEARSON
Question
Book Icon
Chapter 8, Problem 1QQ
To determine

The group of particles having greatest mass among the given options.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 1QQ

Among the given options, the group of particles that has the greatest mass is (c) four individual protons.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

The mass of particles is generally expressed in atomic mass units. One atomic mass unit is equal to 112 the of the mass of Carbon-12 atom.

A helium nuclide has a mass 4.002602 u

The mass of a proton in atomic mass units is 1.007276 u. Therefore, the mass of 4 protons is 4×1.007276 u=4.0291 u.

The mass of an electron is 0.00054858 u. The mass of 4 electrons is 4×0.00054858 u=0.002194 u.

Conclusion:

Thus, it can be seen that the mass of 4 protons (4.0291 u) is the greatest among the three groups given. Hence the correct option is (c).

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
For this question, CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER, then explain your reasoning in the RATIONALE section below: Alpha, Beta-plus, Beta-minus and Gamma decay are all different forms of radio-Active decay. A certain radio-isotope emits ONE alpha particle, and its products then emit TWO beta-minus particles in succession. The atomic number of the final resulting nucleus will now change (as compared to your starting nucleus) by O A. zero O B. minus 1 OC. minus 2 O D. minus 3
For this question, CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER, then explain your reasoning in the RATIONALE section below: Alpha, Beta-plus, Beta-minus and Gamma decay are all different forms of radio-Active decay. Suppose that a certain radioIsotope could emit TWO alpha particles, and its product (daughter nucleus) could then emit ONE beta-minus particle. The atomic number of the resulting element would be changed by    A. zero  B. minus 1  C. minus 2  D. minus 3
Compute for the following. Round your answers into to 2 significant figures. 1. What is the charge of an object that has 3,000,000 excess electrons? 2. What is the charge of an object that has 5,000,000 electron deficits? 3. How many excess electrons are there in an object with a charge if -3.6 ×10^-17 C?
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:9781305952300
Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
University Physics (14th Edition)
Physics
ISBN:9780133969290
Author:Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
Physics
ISBN:9781107189638
Author:Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Text book image
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics
ISBN:9781337553278
Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
Physics
ISBN:9780321820464
Author:Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina Brissenden
Publisher:Addison-Wesley
Text book image
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio...
Physics
ISBN:9780134609034
Author:Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher:PEARSON