Question

The value of 1 amu is equal to?

• A. $1.66\times {10}^8\text{g}$
• B. $1.66\times {10}^4\text{g}$
• C. $1.66\times {10}^{16}\text{g}$
• D. $1.66\times {10}^{24}\text{g}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D

$1.66\times {10}^{24}\text{g}$

The explanation for the correct option

(D)$1.66\times {10}^{24}\text{g}$

Amu

• The mass of one carbon atom is equal to the atomic mass unit (formerly abbreviated as 'amu,' but now spelt as 'u' – unified mass) according to the latest IUPAC recommendation.
• The value of 1 amu is equal to $1.66\times {10}^{24}\text{g}$.

The explanation for the incorrect option

The value of 1 amu is equal to $1.66\times {10}^{24}\text{g}$. Hence, options (A), (B), and (C) are incorrect.

Hence, option (D) is correct. The value of 1 amu is equal to $1.66\times {10}^{24}\text{g}$.