Question

the atomic mass unit is equivalent to \\( \frac { 1 } { 12 } \\) of the mass of a neutral atom of which element? (1 point)
gold
carbon
hydrogen
oxygen

Explanation:

The atomic mass unit (amu) is defined as \(\frac{1}{12}\) of the mass of a neutral atom of carbon - 12. This is a standard definition in chemistry. Gold, hydrogen, and oxygen are not used as the reference for defining the atomic mass unit in this way.

Answer:

carbon