Question

how does the atomic mass unit of oxygen becomes 16 when the atomic number is 8 pls answer i'll mark u as brainliest

Answer 1

Answer:

THE OXYGEN PRESENT IN THE ATMOSPHERE IS O2 THAT IS 2 ATOMS OF OXYGEN SO THE ATOMIC MASS IS 16

Explanation:

BUT THE ATOMIC MAS OF OXYGEN IN A SINGLE ATOM IS 8

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Answer 2

Answer:

atomic mass = proton + neutron

atomic mass of oxygen = 8 + 8 = 16

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