Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the fundamental particles that make up matter?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is closest to the mass of a proton?
A
1.67 \(\times\) 10^{-27} \(\text{ kg}\)
B
1.00 \(\times\) 10^{-24} \(\text{ kg}\)
C
9.11 \(\times\) 10^{-31} \(\text{ kg}\)
D
4.18 \(\times\) 10^{-23} \(\text{ kg}\)
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Understand that the problem asks for the mass of a proton, which is a fundamental particle in chemistry and physics.
Recall that the mass of a proton is a well-known constant and is approximately \(1.67 \times 10^{-27}\) kilograms.
Compare the given options to this known value to determine which is closest.
Note that \(1.00 \times 10^{-24}\) kg is three orders of magnitude larger than the proton mass, \(9.11 \times 10^{-31}\) kg is much smaller (close to electron mass), and \(4.18 \times 10^{-23}\) kg is even larger.
Conclude that the value closest to the proton mass is \(1.67 \times 10^{-27}\) kg.
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