Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Physics
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- The Nucleus
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · The Nucleus
For a neutral carbon atom in its ground state, the mass is
For a neutral carbon atom in its ground state, the mass is
Options
- Amore than
- Bexactly
- Cless than
- Ddependent on the form of carbon, such as graphite or charcoal
Correct answer
B. exactly
Step-by-step solution
The unified atomic mass unit () is defined as exactly of the mass of an unbound, neutral carbon-12 atom in its nuclear and electronic ground state.
Therefore, the mass of a standard neutral carbon atom (carbon-12) in its ground state is exactly .
The mass of an individual atom is an intrinsic property and does not depend on the macroscopic allotropic form (such as graphite, diamond, or charcoal) it may be a part of.
Therefore, the mass of a standard neutral carbon atom (carbon-12) in its ground state is exactly .
The mass of an individual atom is an intrinsic property and does not depend on the macroscopic allotropic form (such as graphite, diamond, or charcoal) it may be a part of.