MCQ
One a.m.u is defined as mass of:
  • A
    $\frac{1}{16}$th mass of one oxygen atom
  • B
    $\frac{1}{14}$​th mass of one atom of nitrogen
  • C
    $\frac{1}{12}$th mass of one carbon-12 atom
  • D
    None of above

Answer

  1. $\frac{1}{12}$th mass of one carbon-12 atom

Explanation:

One a.m.u. is defined as mass of $\frac{1}{12}$th the mass of one carbon-12 atom.

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