Relative Atomic Mass

Relative atomic mass is a way to compare the mass of an atom of a specific element to one-twelfth of the mass of a carbon-12 atom, which serves as a standard. It provides a numerical value indicating how heavy an atom is relative to this standard. For example, if an element has a relative atomic mass of 16, it means its atoms are, on average, 16 times heavier than one-twelfth of a carbon-12 atom. This measurement helps scientists understand and compare different elements' atomic weights accurately.