A neutron has much more mass than a proton true or false?

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asked Sep 21, 2023 113k views

2 Answers

Srikanth Gowda · Answer 1 · 2023-09-23T05:28:46+0000

Answer:

False

Step-by-step explanation:

Neutron has a mass of 1.0087 amu while proton has a mass of 1.0073 amu. Neutron is heavier than proton but not much more

Paul Thompson · Answer 2 · 2023-09-27T03:11:59+0000

Answer:

False.

Step-by-step explanation:

The neutron is very slightly heavier than the proton, by about 0.1%, or 1.00137841887 according to the best measurements.