Arrange the subatomic particles in order of their increasing mass.
A) Electron mass = proton mass = neutron mass
B) Electron mass = neutron mass

Question

Arrange the subatomic particles in order of their increasing mass.
A) Electron mass = proton mass = neutron mass
B) Electron mass = neutron mass < proton mass
C) Electron mass = proton mass < neutron mass
D) Electron mass < proton mass < neutron mass
E) Electron mass < proton mass = neutron mass

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Electrons are the lightest subatomic particles, while protons and neutrons have nearly the same mass, which is significantly larger than that of an electron.

Arrange the Subatomic Particles in Order of Their Increasing Mass