why did 1/12th atom of carbon taken to measure atomic mass?
Answers
Answered by
2
Explanation:
One atomic mass unit is defined as one-twelfth of the mass of one carbon - 12 atom because C-12 is chosen as the standard atom. This is because it has the equal number of protons and neutrons (6) and constitutes most of the matter.
Answered by
2
Answer:
Instead of using either Hydrogen, or Oxygen as the standard, the isotope of Carbon with 6 protons and 6 neutrons in its nucleus (Carbon-12) was given a mass of exactly 12. ... So the Atomic Mass of Carbon-12 is defined to be 12 exactly and all other atomic, molecular and formula masses are referred to this standard.”
Please plz plz plz mark me as brainliest
And follow me
Similar questions