Difference between revisions of "Atomic mass units"

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Atomic mass units are used to denote the mass of an atom. It is precisely the weight of one proton and only slightly lighter than one neutron.

<math>1.00 amu = 1.66(10^{-24}) grams</math>.

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-Atomic mass units is the unit used to measure the mass of an [[atom]]. It is precisely the weight of one [[proton]] and only slightly lighter than one [[neutron]].
+'''Atomic mass units''' are used to denote the mass of an [[atom]]. It is precisely the weight of one [[proton]] and only slightly lighter than one [[neutron]].
 :<math>1.00 amu = 1.66(10^{-24}) grams</math>.
 [[Category:Measurements]]