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2. All atomic masses are based on an atom of​

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Atomic mass is based on a relative scale and the mass of 12C (carbon twelve) is defined as 12 amu; so, this is an exact number. Why do we specify 12C? We do not simply state that the mass of a C atom is 12 AMU because elements exist as a variety of isotopes.

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