Difference between revisions of "Atomic mass units"
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| − | ''' | + | An '''atomic mass unit''' is 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>. | :<math>1.00 amu = 1.66(10^{-24}) grams</math>. | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Units of Measurement]] |