Correct definition of Relative atomic mass

[synkk]

Homework Statement

Explain what you understand by the term Relative Atomic Mass

The question is equal to three marks, though i don't think I've put enough for all the marks:

The Attempt at a Solution

The mass of an atom relative to one atom of carbon-12.

I would think that's only equal to one mark, how do i get the other three?

 

[cmb]

Homework Statement

Explain what you understand by the term Relative Atomic Mass

The question is equal to three marks, though i don't think I've put enough for all the marks:

The Attempt at a Solution

The mass of an atom relative to one atom of carbon-12.

I would think that's only equal to one mark, how do i get the other three?

So carbon-12 has a relative atomic mass of 1 (unity) then (viz, relative to itself)?! I'd not give you the one mark! :/

 

[synkk]

So how could i get receive the three marks?

 

[synkk]

I put: Average mass of an element compared to 1/12th of a carbon-12 atom? Hows that

 

[Borek]

Not bad, but not completely correct either. Relative atomic mass can be relative to any atom, doesn't have to be C-12 - the choice is arbitrary. It was oxygen in the past, it is C-12 now.