A.
Explanation:
There are several reasons that Carbon-12 was chosen as the standard for determining the relative mass of other atoms.
- Its abundance on earth
- Carbon-12 is a very stable isotope atom
- Its has the same number of neutrons and protons hence more ideal to use for a precise calculation of <em>amu</em> (atomic mass unit) -
The mass of an atom are based on the ¹/12 mass of Carbon-12.
I was in a state of abandonment when my dad moved away from home.
Answer: A
Explanation:
An idiom is a figurative writing technique that usually uses the metaphor of completing a certain literal process. This hence prescribes a certain type of attitude to the individual in question. The idiom is 'willing to work from the ground up', Leroy in this case likely wont be physically building something from the ground up. But instead he will be metaphorically approaching the task at hand and is willing to put in all the hard work necessary to learn everything he can.
