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Whether the mass of a nucleus greater or less than the total mass of the nucleons that compose it.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The total number of protons and the number of neutrons combinedly are called nucleons. The nucleon forms the composition of the nucleus.
The mass and energy are exchanged in the nuclear reaction. The new nucleus and energy produced in the nuclear reaction. Some mass from the
Conclusion:
Thus, the mass of an atomic nucleus is less than the mass of the nucleon in the nucleus.
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