Question
Mass of a 12C isotope in amu unit is
- 1
- 12
- 1/12
- none of them
Answer
12
Explanation
The mass of a 12C isotope, in amu (atomic mass unit), is 12. The atomic mass unit is defined as one-twelfth of the mass of a neutral atom of carbon-12, which has 6 protons and 6 neutrons in its nucleus.