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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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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

  1. Amore than 12 u12 \text{ u}
  2. Bexactly 12 u12 \text{ u}
  3. Cless than 12 u12 \text{ u}
  4. Ddependent on the form of carbon, such as graphite or charcoal

Correct answer

B. exactly 12 u12 \text{ u}

Step-by-step solution

The unified atomic mass unit (1 u1 \text{ u}) is defined as exactly 112\dfrac{1}{12} 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 12 u12 \text{ u}.

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.
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