Define atomic mass unit.

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Muskan Anand

2 years ago

An atomic mass unit is defined as accurately 1/12 the mass of a carbon-12 atom. The carbon-12 atom has six neutrons and six protons in its nucleus. It is represented as a.m.u or u ( unified). 1 a.m.u is the average of the proton rest mass and the neutron rest mass.

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