Which of the following is the standard for atomic mass?

_{1}^{1} H

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_{6}^{12} C

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_{6}^{14} C

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_{8}^{16} C

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Solution

The correct option is B $_{6}^{12} C$
An atomic mass unit (symbolized amu) is defined as precisely 1/12 the mass of an atom of carbon-12. The carbon-12 (C-12) atom has six protons and six neutrons in its nucleus.

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