On the Masses of the Fundamental Particles in the Bound State

R. Subramanium , N. K. Goh and L. S. Chia
School of Science, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Republic of Singapore
J. Chem. Educ., 1996, 73 (7), p 663
DOI: 10.1021/ed073p663
Publication Date (Web): July 1, 1996

Abstract

A simple computational approach is presented to show that the masses of the fundamental particles are not only lower in the elements but are also different for the various elements. Only basic concepts relating to an atom such as mass number, atomic number, relative isotopic mass, and Avogadro's Number are required. The mass values of the fundamental particles are not needed in the proposed treatment, except for comparison. Some pedagogical elements of interest are also addressed.

Keywords (Audience):

First-Year Undergraduate / General

Keywords (Domain):

Inorganic Chemistry

Keywords (Subject):

Atomic Properties / Structure

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