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What is the approximate mass of a proton?
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A9.1 × 10⁻²⁷ kg
B9.1 × 10⁻³¹ kg
C1.67 × 10⁻²⁷ kg
D1.67 × 10⁻³¹ kg
Correct Answer: 1.67 × 10⁻²⁷ kgYour Answer: C
— 1.67 × 10⁻²⁷ kg. A proton is a positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of every atom. Its mass is approximately 1.67 × 10⁻²⁷ kg (more precisely 1.6726 × 10⁻²⁷ kg). The proton is about 1836 times heavier than the electron.
Why other options are wrong:
Option A (9.1 × 10⁻²⁷ kg): This is not a standard particle mass value. It is incorrect.
Option B (9.1 × 10⁻³¹ kg): This is the mass of an ELECTRON, not a proton.
Option D (1.67 × 10⁻³¹ kg): This value is incorrect. While the coefficient 1.67 is correct for proton, the exponent should be -27, not -31.
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