What cause a mass defect? ○A. The mass of a nucleus is larger than it should be.
○B. The mass of a nucleus cannot be accurately measured.
○C. Mass is converted to the energy binding a nucleus together.
○D. Mass is lost when a particle is released in a reaction.​

The answer is C.

Explanation:

Mass is converted to the energy binding a nucleus together.

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the enthalpy of formation of water is given as -285.8kj/mol, which states that the enthalpy of formation is negative.

negative enthalpy of formation indicates that the heat is released during the reaction process. the heat is released from reaction to the surroundings the enthalpy is expressed with a negative sign with the energy given out in the reaction process.

the formation of water takes place by giving out heat which is -285.8 kj/mol.