Do Different Materials with the Same Mass Have the Same Number of Protons?

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1 kg of iron contains the same number of protons as 1 kg of aluminum, hydrogen, or wood when comparing their atomic structures, but the total mass is defined by the number of protons and neutrons (P + N) in each element. Neutrons have a mass nearly equal to protons, making it feasible to define mass based on these particles. The binding energy in atomic nuclei introduces minimal errors, typically under 1%. Understanding the relationship between mass and atomic composition is crucial for accurate scientific measurements. This discussion highlights the importance of protons and neutrons in defining the mass of different materials.
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my question is
Does 1 kg of iron contain the same number of protons as 1kg of aluminium,hydrogen and wood
Can we define mass of matter with no of protons and neutrons it contains?
 
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Hi bolbol2054! :smile:

A neutron weighs almost exactly the same as a proton, and most elements have more neutrons than protons, so you would have to define mass of matter with the number of protons and neutrons (P + N) it contains.

If you did, it would be pretty accurate …

the errors (due to "binding energy") would be well under 1%: see the tables in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bindin..._experimentally_measured_atom_nuclide_masses" for some detailed figures. :wink:
 
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