Question

Define the term Relative atomic mass. State why indirect methods are utilised to determine the absolute mass of an atom. Explain in brief the indirect method used.

Answer 1

Relative atomic mass [RAM] of an element :
“is the number of times one atom of an element is heavier than 1/12 the mass of an atom of carbon [C¹²]”

OR

“Mass of an atom of an element as compared with 1/12 mass of an atom of carbon [C¹²]”