Nuclear
Mass Defect = Sum Components - Mass Isotope
Silicon-31 14 protons, 14
electrons, and 17 neutrons (Periodic Chart)
14 protons x 1.00728 amu
+ 14 electrons x 0.00055 amu
+ 17 neutrons x 1.00867 amu
- 30.97536 amu
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0.28165
amu
The Correct Answer is B. |