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All atomic masses are determined by comparing them to the mass of an atom of carbon12. One Atomic Mass unit equals one twelfth the mass of an atom of carbon12. That's why its called relativeatomic mass.

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Is this statement true or false The isotope hydrogen-1 is the standard used for the relative scale of atomic masses?

True. Hydrogen-1, also known as protium, is the standard used for the relative scale of atomic masses. Its mass is defined as exactly 1 atomic mass unit (amu) on the atomic mass scale.


What is the gram atomic mass?

The gram atomic mass, also known as molar mass, is the mass of one mole of an element or a compound in grams. It is numerically equal to the atomic or molecular weight of the substance in atomic mass units.


What unit of measure is used to measure atomic weight?

expressed in unified atomic mass unit, amuHowever, for practical purposes in the laboratory the relative atomic mass is used so the unit would be gram. (Relative atomic mass compares the mass of all elements to that of the carbon-12 isotope taken as exactly 12)


What is relative atomic number?

The relative atomic mass is defined as: "The weighted mean of the relative isotopic masses of an element on the scale where 12C is 12 amu exactly; symbol Ar." (Heinemann Chemistry 1, 4th Edition).An atomic mass is always near to the number of Protons and Neutrons within an atom. (12C has a relative atomic mass of exactly 12 amu, but 13C has a relative atomic mass of 13.003 amu for example). Isotopes are Atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. Isotopes used in the calculation of relative atomic mass are naturally formed. The percentage of each type of isotope within a sample of an element is calculated (one way is by using a mass spectrometer). The values are then used to calculate the relative atomic mass.Example: Calculating hydrogen's relative atomic mass Hydrogen has 3 common isotopes that are naturally formed. 1H (protium), 2H (deuterium), and 3H (tritium). The atomic masses and the percentage of each of these found in a sample is found to be: Atomic Mass % in sample (values may not be exact)1H 1.008 amu 99.986%2H 2.014 amu 0.014%3H 3.016 amu 0.0001%These are then used to calculate the relative atomic mass as follows ((1.008 amu * 99.986%) + (2.014 amu * 0.014%) + (3.016 amu * 0.0001%)) / 100% Which equals approximately 1.008143856 amu.


What is the proton number also called?

The proton number is the atomic number.

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Is this statement true or false The isotope hydrogen-1 is the standard used for the relative scale of atomic masses?

True. Hydrogen-1, also known as protium, is the standard used for the relative scale of atomic masses. Its mass is defined as exactly 1 atomic mass unit (amu) on the atomic mass scale.


What element has a relative atomic mass of 15.5?

Relative atomic mass, also called atomic weight, is listed on the periodic table for each element. There is no element listed on the periodic table with a relative atomic mass of 15.5.


What minor scale mode is just a major scale starting on the sixth scale degree?

I'm not sure if this is the answer your looking for, but by playing a scale, starting on the sixth degree in a major scale (also called aeolian mode), you will essentially be playing a natural minor scale. Specifically, the relative minor.


What is the difference between atomic mass and relative atomic mass?

Atomic mass is the measure of a mass of one atom in relation to 1/12 mass of Carbon 12 atom and measured in atomic mass unit(amu) or Dalton unit or grams/mol.Relative atomic mass is also the relative mass but does not have a unit but a ratio number.


What is the gram atomic mass?

The gram atomic mass, also known as molar mass, is the mass of one mole of an element or a compound in grams. It is numerically equal to the atomic or molecular weight of the substance in atomic mass units.


Is the potential hydrogen scale also called a pH scale?

Yes it is.


What are the two definitions for the word scale?

Scale (n) is a flake of chitinous substance which protects the skins of fish and some reptiles. Scale (n) is also a device for weighing things. Scale (n) also means the relative size of an image or model.


What unit of measure is used to measure atomic weight?

expressed in unified atomic mass unit, amuHowever, for practical purposes in the laboratory the relative atomic mass is used so the unit would be gram. (Relative atomic mass compares the mass of all elements to that of the carbon-12 isotope taken as exactly 12)


What is the atomic mass minus the number of neutrons?

The number of protons, also called the atomic number.


What is Atomic energy is also called?

nuclear energy


What group number is arsenic in?

Arsenic As. 33(Atomic Number) 75(Relative Atomic Mass)


What does atomic weight refer to?

The mass of the protons plus the mass of the neutrons, also called the atomic mass.