Atomic Mass unit

Which one is heavier 1 amu of C-12 or C-14 isotope?

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UTTARA ·

1 amu ≈ 1.6 x 1024 gms

C - 14 isotope is heavier
See this link for further info & explanation

http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/chem03/chem03480.htm

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sagnik sarkar ·

Well,I am still not sure!!!
1amu=(1/Avagadro no) gm(Since by def. 1amu=1/12 of mass of C-12)

Therefore,1amu of any substance should have the same mass i.e wC-12=wC-14.Why not!!

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buddyboyyash ·

well i suppose uttara is right

according to the calculation

FACT: I dont have brains

so if we consider practically C 14 must hav more mass...isnt it??

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sagnik sarkar ·

Where do you find my explanation wrong???

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