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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The mass of an atom is ________________________. A.)distributed uniformly throughout the atomic sphere. B.)concentrated in the electrons. C.)divided equally between the nucleus and the electrons. D.)concentrated in the nucleus.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

electrons are very tiny *hint* *hint*

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh ok so it's B?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

if imaginary neutron weights 1kg, proton would weight 998 grams, while electron will be half of the gram.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you are confusing me

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i am saying electrons weight 2000 times less than protons and neutrons. protons weight about same as neutrons

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You are stil confusing me tell me how it is possible to find the answer on this please

OpenStudy (anonymous):

atom is made of 3 types of particles, 2 of them are heavy the other one - electrons are very light. as such mass will be concentrated where heavy particles are.

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