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A typical carbon atom has six protons, six neutrons, and six electrons. Which of these has the least amount of mass? A) one Proton B) one Neutron C) six Electrons D) These masses are too tiny to measure
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A typical carbon atom has six protons, six neutrons, and six electrons. Which of these has the least amount of mass?

A) one Proton
B) one Neutron
C) six Electrons
D) These masses are too tiny to measure

User Gino Mempin
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Answer:

six electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

Electrons have almost virtually no mass and much less than a proton and neutron.

(a neutron and electron have about 1 amu while electrons have 0.000548 amu)

User Timekeeper
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Answer:

C

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