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If the mass of an atom of `C-12` becomes half of its actual value then the atomic mass of phosphorous will change from 31 amu to what new value?

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To solve the problem, we need to understand how atomic masses are defined and how they relate to a reference standard. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Atomic Mass Units (amu)**: - The atomic mass unit (amu) is defined based on the mass of the carbon-12 isotope. Specifically, 1 amu is defined as 1/12 of the mass of a carbon-12 atom. 2. **Current Mass of Carbon-12**: ...
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