Chemistry: Atoms First (2nd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1305079248
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-924-3

Chapter 5 - Review Questions - Page 240: 2

Answer

Atomic masses are measured using a.m.u. (atomic mass unit), which is calculated relative to the Carbon atom mass. 1 a.m.u. is the mass of a Carbon twelve atom divided by 12. Since it is calculated relative to another atom, we say that atomic masses are relative masses.

Work Step by Step

Atomic masses are measured using a.m.u. (atomic mass unit), which is calculated relative to the Carbon atom mass. 1 a.m.u. is the mass of a Carbon twelve atom divided by 12. Since it is calculated relative to another atom, we say that atomic masses are relative masses.
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