The mass of the electrons in atoms is generally regarded as
A)significant.
B)insignificant.
C)comparable to the mass of the nucleus.
D)unknown.

Name: The mass of the electrons in atoms is generally regarded as A)significant. B)insignificant. C)comparable to the mass of the nucleus. D)unknown.
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Although electrons do have mass, it is much smaller (approximately 1/1836) compared to the mass of the nucleus. Therefore, in most cases, the mass of electrons is considered insignificant.

The Mass of the Electrons in Atoms Is Generally Regarded