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The mass of an electron is A) equal to the mass of a proton B) less than the mass of a neutron C) greater than the mass of a proton D) equal to the mass of a neutron

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Atomic structure contains electrons, protons and neutrons.

Electron is very light compared to proton and neutrons.

Given that the mass of an electron is

A) equal to the mass of a proton

B) less than the mass of a neutron

C) greater than the mass of a proton

D) equal to the mass of a neutron

The correct answer is B which is less than the mass of the neurons.

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