If $m$ is the mass of the $_Z{X^A}$ nucleus,and $m_n$ and $m_p$ are the masses of a neutron and a proton respectively,then which of the following is correct?

  • A
    $m < (A - Z)m_n + Zm_p$
  • B
    $m = (A - Z)m_n + Zm_p$
  • C
    $m = (A - Z)m_p + Zm_n$
  • D
    $m > (A - Z)m_n + Zm_p$

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