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Why do atomic masses of most of the elements in atomic mass units involve fractions?

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To understand why the atomic masses of most elements in atomic mass units involve fractions, we can break down the explanation into a series of steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Atomic Mass:** - Atomic mass is defined as the average mass of an element's atoms, measured in atomic mass units (amu). 2. **Isotopes of Elements:** ...
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  • The unit of atomic mass is :

    A
    `O = 16.0000`
    B
    `O^(16) = 16.0000`
    C
    `C = 12.0000`
    D
    `C^(12) = 12.0000`
  • On atomic mass unit is equal to

    A
    mass of one atom of hydrogen
    B
    mass of one atom of `""_(6)C^(12)`
    C
    `(1)/(12)` th of the mass of one atom of `""_(6)C^(12)`
    D
    none of these
  • One atomic mass unit in kilogram is

    A
    `1//N_(A)`
    B
    `12//N_(A)`
    C
    `1//1000 N_(A)`
    D
    `1000//N_(A)`
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