Q. The mass defect is the result of what action occurring?
A) protons and electrons being attracted to each other
B) mass being converted to energy when protons and neutrons bind together in a nucleus
C) mass being converted to energy when protons and neutrons break apart in a nucleus
D) energy being converted into moles of atoms when neutrons break apart protons
✔ Correct Answer: mass being converted to energy when protons and neutrons bind together in a nucleus
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