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Define Or Explain the Term Relative Atomic Mass

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Define or explain the term:

Relative atomic mass

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The relative atomic mass of an element is the number of times one atom of the element is heavier than `1/12` times of the mass of an atom of carbon-12.

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Chapter 5: Mole concept and Stoichiometry - EXERCISE-5B [Page 83]

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S.P. Singh Concise Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 5 Mole concept and Stoichiometry
EXERCISE-5B | Q 2. (c) | Page 83

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