Chapter 22, Problem 22.3P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The unit Dalton has to be defined and the mass of 1 Da in grams for the given information has to be computed.

Concept and introduction:

Dalton:

• 1 Dalton can be defined as a unit of mass equal to $\raisebox{1ex}{$1$}\!\left/ \!\raisebox{-1ex}{$12$}\right.$ the mass of the most abundant isotope of carbon, carbon-12.
• The assigned mass of a carbon is 12 and is said to be Dalton.