Chemistry · Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
हिन्दीGiven below are two statements: Statement I: One atomic mass unit (\( 1\text{ amu} \)) is defined as a mass exactly equal to one-twelfth of the mass of one carbon-12 atom. Statement II: In modern IUPAC terminology, 'amu' has been completely replaced by 'u', which is known as unified mass. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Correct answer · Option 1
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Explanation
Both statements are correct facts regarding the definition of atomic mass unit and its notation 'u' (unified mass).