Why was hydrogen initially used as a reference for atomic weights before carbon-12?

Type: MCQ • Marks: 1

A. It formed no compounds

B. It was radioactive

C. It was the heaviest element

D. It was the lightest known element with atomic weight 1

Explanation

Hydrogen was initially chosen because it is the lightest element.

Want to attempt the full test series with a timer and instant score? Purchase the package to unlock the complete test. Purchase Now

Class 9th Science (MCQ)

This page is indexed for search so students can find questions directly from Google.

Welcome to TutorWale!