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Mass Defect
11. Nuclear Chemistry / Mass Defect / Problem 5
Problem 5

A neutral atom of lithium (Li) contains 3 protons, 4 neutrons, and 3 electrons. What is the predicted mass of this lithium atom in atomic mass units (amu)? Assume the mass of a proton is approximately 1 amu, the mass of a neutron is approximately 1 amu, and the mass of an electron is negligible.