How many times heavier than c - 12 is the average atom of this element?

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7 August, 01:15

How many times heavier than c - 12 is the average atom of this element?

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Casey Cruz · Answer 1

C-12 or 'Carbon 12' is one of the three isotopes of the element Carbon. The other two are C-13 and C-14. The number 12 represents the mass number of the atom, or the sum of protons and neutrons. The mass of C-12 is 12 amu, while Carbon has a mass of 12.0107 amu.

Ratio = 12.0107/12 = 1.000891667

The ratio of their masses are approximately equal.