Why atomic mass unit is needed?
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An atomic mass unit (symbolized AMU or amu) is defined as precisely 1/12 the mass of an atom of carbon-12. The carbon-12 (C-12) atom has six protons and six neutrons in its nucleus. In imprecise terms, one AMU is the average of the proton rest mass and the neutron rest mass.
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atomic mass can be used in many things
1)for calculation purpose
2)to know its properties
3)to understand how much of element has reacted
4)to give its place in periodic table
5)to identify the element in a easier way
1)for calculation purpose
2)to know its properties
3)to understand how much of element has reacted
4)to give its place in periodic table
5)to identify the element in a easier way
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