Define the atomic mass unit?


Atomic Mass Unit
  • The Atomic mass unit is defined as precisely 1/12 of the mass of an atom of carbon(C-12), which has six protons and six neutrons in its nucleus. 
  • It is symbolized as AMU.
  • It is used to express the relative masses of various isotopes of elements.

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Updated on: 14-Mar-2023

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