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9 October, 22:37

If an atom of sodium combines with (captures) an alpha particle that has 2 protons and 2 neutrons, its new mass number will be

A)

13 amu

B)

15 amu

C)

25 amu

D)

27 amu

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  1. 9 October, 22:47
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    The mass of sodium is 23 and the mass of the absorbed alpha particle is 4. The mass:

    23 + 4

    = 27

    The answer is D, 27 amu.
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