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Atomic Mass Of Carbon

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The atomic mass or atomic weight of carbon is approximately 12 amu, which represents an average considering all naturally occurring isotopes of carbon.

AP course connection

Topic 1.1: 1.1 Moles and Molar Mass

Unit 1

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