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Why is the mass of carbon atom greater than the total mass of its protons and electrons

Why is the mass of carbon atom greater than the total mass of its protons and electrons
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Why is the mass of carbon atom greater than the total mass of its protons and electrons

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One or more neutrons in the nucleus add mass to the atom.
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