Question

Do the proton and the neutron have exactly the same mass? How do the masses of the proton and the neutron compare to the mass of the electron? Which particles make the greatest contribution to the mass of an atom? Which particles make the greatest contribution to the chemical properties of an atom?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

mas of proton = 1.673 x 10^-27 kg

mass of neutron = 1.675 x 10^-27 kg

mass of electron = 9.1 x 10^-31 kg

(a) the mass of proton and the mass of neutron is not exactly same.

(b) mass of proton = 1838.46 x mass of electron

mass of neutron = 1840.65 x mass of electron

(c) As proton and neutrons are more massive than the electrons, so the protons and the neutrons has the greatest contribution of mass of an atom.

(d) The greatest contribution to the chemical properties of an atom is due to the electrons.