Finding Atomic Mass Unit by Subatomic Particles

In summary, subatomic particles are the building blocks of atoms, including protons, neutrons, and electrons. The atomic mass unit is calculated by adding the number of protons and neutrons in an atom, which is important for understanding the composition and properties of atoms and comparing different elements. The number of protons and neutrons in an atom can be determined by the atomic number and mass, and the atomic mass unit can vary for different atoms of the same element due to the presence of isotopes.
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If one atomic mass unit is 1/12 of a C-12 atom, so 1 amu must be;

1 Amu = 1/2 ( Mass of proton + Mass of neutron + Mass of electron )

But the equation gives the answers that 1 amu is 1,6737 10^(-27) kg, which is different than the internet says
I am using very sensitive values for the equation so why am I finding nearly %1 error
 
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onurbeyaz said:
1 amu must be;

1 Amu = 1/2 ( Mass of proton + Mass of neutron + Mass of electron )

No, it doesn't have to be that.

Google "mass deficit" or "binding energy".
 
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1. What are subatomic particles?

Subatomic particles are the building blocks of atoms. They include protons, neutrons, and electrons.

2. How do you find the atomic mass unit using subatomic particles?

The atomic mass unit is calculated by adding the number of protons and neutrons in an atom. The mass of each proton is approximately 1 atomic mass unit, and the mass of each neutron is also approximately 1 atomic mass unit. Therefore, the atomic mass unit can be found by adding the number of protons and neutrons in an atom.

3. What is the significance of finding the atomic mass unit?

The atomic mass unit is important because it helps scientists understand the composition and properties of atoms. It also allows for the comparison of different elements and their masses.

4. How do you determine the number of protons and neutrons in an atom?

The number of protons is equal to the atomic number of an element, which can be found on the periodic table. The number of neutrons can be calculated by subtracting the atomic number from the atomic mass of an element.

5. Can the atomic mass unit vary for different atoms of the same element?

Yes, the atomic mass unit can vary for different atoms of the same element due to the presence of isotopes. Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons, resulting in different atomic masses.

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