Chemistry
One "μ" stands for :
- One atom of any element
- 1/12th of hydrogen atom
- An atom of carbon (C-12)
- 1/12th the mass of carbon atom (C-12).
Relative Atomic Mass
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1/12th the mass of carbon atom (C-12)
Reason — Atomic mass is expressed in atomic mass units [a.m.u.] or "μ". Atomic mass unit is defined as 1/12 the mass of carbon atom C-12. (The mass of an atom of carbon-12 isotope was given the atomic mass of 12 units, i.e., 12 amu or simply 12 μ ).
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