The Atomic Mass of a Proton Is

Question

The atomic mass of a proton is
A)0 atomic mass units.
B)2 atomic mass units.
C)1 atomic mass units.
D)-1 atomic mass units.

Accepted Answer

The atomic mass of a proton is 1 atomic mass unit (amu), which is approximately equal to the mass of a single neutron. A single proton has a positive charge and is found in the nucleus of an atom along with neutrons.