3 Views

Question : With symbols having their usual meanings, which one among the following is used as the standard for defining atomic mass units?

Option 1: C-12

Option 2: H-1

Option 3: O-8

Option 4: N-14


Team Careers360 3rd Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: C-12


Solution : The correct option is C-12 .

The symbol used as the standard for defining the atomic mass unit (amu) is "u". The atomic mass unit is a unit of mass used to express atomic and molecular weights. One atomic mass unit is defined as one-twelfth of the mass of an unbound neutral atom of carbon-12 in its nuclear and electronic ground state, with a value of approximately 1.66053906660 × 10 -27 kg.

Know More About

Related Questions

TOEFL ® Registrations 2024
Apply
Accepted by more than 11,000 universities in over 150 countries worldwide
Manipal Online M.Com Admissions
Apply
Apply for Online M.Com from Manipal University
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books