Which of the following statements regarding a nucleon is true in regards to nuclear reactions?

A) A nucleon inside a nucleus has a lower mass than a nucleon outside of the nucleus.
B) The number of nucleons changes in a nuclear reaction, therefore the mass changes.
C) A nucleon has a higher energy inside a nucleus, and releases it when it undergoes nuclear reactions.
D) A nucleon's mass is constant.
E) A nucleon is more stable outside the nucleus.


A

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