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`m_(P)` and `m_(n)` are masses of proton and neutron respectively. An element of mass `m` has `Z` protons and `N` neutrons, then

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`m gt Zm_(p) +Nm_(n)`

B

`m=Zm_(p)+Nm_(n)`

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`m lt Zm_(p)+Nm_(n)`

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`m` may be greater than, less than or equal to `Zm_(p)+Nm_(n)`, depending on nature of element

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