The proton is heavier than an electron by___________.
A
1835 times
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B
18000 times
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C
1000 times
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D
100 times
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Solution
The correct option is C 1835 times The proton is approximately 1835 times heavier than the neutron. In most cases, atoms have an equal number of protons and electrons. But as protons are heavier than electrons, the electron does not contribute to the mass of the atom.