Banner 0
Banner 1
Banner 2
Banner 3
Banner 4
Banner 5

Q.

Atom consists of electrons, protons and neutrons. If the mass attributed to neutron is halved

and that attributed to the electrons is doubled, the atomic mass of   6C12 would be approximately 

see full answer

Talk to JEE/NEET 2025 Toppers - Learn What Actually Works!

Real Strategies. Real People. Real Success Stories - Just 1 call away
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

doubled

b

halved

c

reduced by 25

d

Same

answer is D.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

No change by doubling mass of electron, however by reducing mass of neutron to half, total atomic mass becomes 6 +3 instead of 6 + 6. Now atomic mass = 912×100=75%

Reduction in atomic mass = 25 %

Best Courses for You

JEE

JEE

NEET

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

Foundation NEET

CBSE

CBSE

score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon