Question

If an individual proton has mass 1.007825 amu, and an individual neutron has mass 1.008665 amu, what's the calculated mass of a neptunium-236 nucleus? options: A) 237.92482 amu B) 236.99873 amu C) 237.96682 amu D) 237.04817 amu

Answer 1

C) 237.96682 amu

Step-by-step explanation:

The symbol for neptunium-236 is given as;

²³⁶₉₃Np

This element has 93 protons and (236 - 93 = 143) neutrons.

Mass Number =Total mass of Protons + Total mass of neutrons

Total Mass pf protons = 93 * 1.007825 amu, = 93.727725 amu

Total mass of Neutrons = 143 * 1.008665 amu = 144.239095 amu

Mass = 144.239095 + 93.727725 = 237.96682 amu

Correct option is option C.