Atoms consist of protons, neutrons and electrons. If the mass of neutrons and electrons were made half and…

Atoms consist of protons, neutrons and electrons. If the mass of neutrons and electrons were made half and two times respectively to their actual masses, then the atomic mass of ${ }_{6} \mathrm{C}^{12}$
  1. Will remain approximately the same
  2. Will become approximately two times
  3. Will remain approximately half
  4. Will be reduced by $25 \%$

Solution

No change by doubling the mass of electrons however by reducing the mass of the neutron to half, total atomic mass becomes $6+3$ instead of $6+6$. Thus reduced by $25 \%$.

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