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Define atomic mass.


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Atomic mass is defined as mass equal to 1/12 of mass of a carbon-12 atom in its ground state. Atomic mass is the average relative atomic mass of all the isotopes of that element.

For example, the atomic mass of carbon (C) is 12u and aluminium (Al) is 13u.


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