The atomic mass or atomic weight of carbon is approximately 12 amu, which represents an average considering all naturally occurring isotopes of carbon.
Carbon-12: This is an isotope of carbon with six protons and six neutrons in its nucleus.
Atomic Number: The number of protons found in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the chemical properties of an element and its place in the periodic table.
Isotopic Mass: The mass of an isotope, usually expressed in atomic mass units.
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