Atomic Mass Of Carbon

Definition

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

Related terms

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.