Question

How is mass defect determined?

A.
comparing the mass of the neutrons with the mass of the protons
B.
comparing the mass of the nucleus with the number of neutrons
C.
comparing the mass of the nucleus with the masses of the protons and neutrons
D.
comparing the mass of the protons with the number of electrons

Answer 1

C. Comparing the mass of the nucleus with the masses of the protons and neutrons.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The mass defect is determined by comparing the mass of the nucleus with the masses of the protons and neutrons.