What is the mass of an atom with 44 protons, 42 electrons, and 57 neutrons?

The atomic mass is 101.

Explanation:

Protons and neutrons are the only particles that contribute to mass. Electrons do have a mass, but it's so miniscule and insignificant that it doesn't contribute to the mass of an atom. In every instance of calculating atomic mass, add the number of protons to the number of neutrons.

Therefore,

44 + 57 = 101

number of protons + number of neutrons = atomic mass

Also, there can never be a negative amount of protons or neutrons, so if you get a negative number, there's something wrong.

Bonus Information:

Don't confuse mass with charge! As it says in its name, neutrons are neutral or have no charge. Protons (+) and electrons (-) are the only particles that have a charge, so calculating that would be different.

If you were calculating the atomic charge with the same numbers, your answer would be:

44 - 42 = 2

Charge = +2

What To Remember:

M = p + n

C = p - e

C = atomic charge, M = atomic mass, p =protons, n = neutrons, e = electrons

I hope this helps!

the best answer is d because the strong cohesion is caused by the ability of water molecules to undergo hydrogen bonding.

a is incorrect because when water solidifies, it becomes   ice, which expands and occupies a bigger volume for the same mass of water in its liquid state.

b is incorrect because water has high surface tension. besides bonding to itself it hydrogen bonds to other molecules at the top decreasing possibility for breaking of attractive forces.

c is incorrect because the water molecule has oxygen which is highly electronegative and so pulls the electron pair towards itself creating a dipole moment, making the molecule polar.

e is incorrect because water has strong adhesion, ability to stick to other molecules such as glass because of this molecules having stronger hydrogen bonding than water.