Difference between revisions of "Atomic mass units"

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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]].
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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>.
  
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[[Category:Units of Measurement]]

Latest revision as of 06:32, October 31, 2008

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>.