The mass of an atom of carbon-12 (Z = 6) is less than the mass of 6 protons and 6 neutrons because of __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


binding energy

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Water is an example of a(n):

a. atom b. ion c. compound d. mixture e. element

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Bound electrons have

A) zero energy. B) infinite energy. C) positive energy. D) negative energy. E) imaginary energy.

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According to the atomic materialist philosophy, certain things are regarded as "real" and other things as merely "imaginary." Which of the following is [or are] regarded by this philosophy as real?

A) human emotions B) directly observable phenomena such as color and warmth C) atoms D) Both answers A and B are correct. E) None of the above are regarded as real by the atomic materialist philosophy.

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Transport companies like use of GPS transponders on their trucks because it allows them more flexibility in moving their rigs to where they are needed

What will be an ideal response?

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