10.6k views
1 vote
Atomic weights of the elements are based upon 1/12 of the weight of which element

User Gurmokh
by
8.2k points

1 Answer

3 votes
Atomic weight of other elements are based on 1/12 of the weight of CARBON.
The unified atomic mass is defined as 1/12 of the mass of carbon 12 atom. This value is relative and does not have any unit.
User Anastazia
by
7.7k points