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When the mass of the boron atom is calculated, the mass of the electrons is ignored. Why is the mass of the electrons ignored?

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Because electron mass is so insignificant compared to proton and neutron mass that it can be ignored.

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Answer. Because electron mass is so insignificant compared to proton and neutron mass that it CAN be ignored.
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