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The Language of Chemistry — CHEMISTRY STD 9 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9CHEMISTRYThe Language of Chemistry1 Mark
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Define atomic mass unit.
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Answer

Atomic mass unit (amu) is equal to one-twelfth the mass of an atom of carbon-12 (atomic mass of carbon taken as 12).

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