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192. Silicon-31 has an atomic mass of 30.97536 amu.  What is the nuclear mass defect given 
proton 1.00728 amu
neutron 1.00867 amu
electron 0.00055 amu
       
A. 0.27614 amu 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.

B. 0.28165 amu
C. 2.74271 amu
D. 3.17151 amu