The value of the atomic mass of an atom is a. the sum of the mass of the protons in the atom. b. the average mass of all the different ions of the atom. c. the average mass of all the different isomers of the atom. d. the average mass of all the different isotopes of the atom.

28. which is not a reason that water is used to store spent fuel rods from nuclear power plants? water increases the speed of the chain reaction in the fuel rods. water protects nuclear power plant workers from the high temperature and radiation of the fuel rods. water acts as a radiation shield to reduce the radiation levels. water cools the spent rods. salts action