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The Relative Atomic Mass of Cl Atom is 35.5 A.M.U. Explain this Statement. - Chemistry

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The relative atomic mass of Cl atom is 35.5 a.m.u. Explain this statement.

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This statement means one atom of chlorine is 35.5 times heavier than `1/12` time of the mass of an atom C-12.

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

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Selina Concise Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 5 Mole concept and Stoichiometry
Exercise 5B | Q 1.1 | Page 83

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