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What does adding a neutron to an atom's nucleus do to the atom's mass?

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A. It adds 1 more unit of mass to the atomic weight of the atom.
B. A proton will be added with the neutron, increasing the weight by 2
mass units.
C. A neutron has no mass, so the atomic mass will remain
unchanged.
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D. Adding a neutron is balanced by adding an electron, keeping the
mass the same.

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Answer:

A

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Answer:

A :) It adds 1 more unit of mass to the atomic weight of the atom.

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