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atomic mass

[noun]

The average mass of an atom of an element, usually expressed in atomic mass units. The term is often used interchangeably with atomic weight.


Appears in modules:

  • An Elegant Experiment to Test the Process of DNA Replication The work of Meselsohn and Stahl
  • Atomic Theory II Ions, neutrons, isotopes and quantum theory
  • Density and Buoyancy Definitions and units
  • Diffusion I Random molecular movement and influences on diffusion rate
  • History of Earth's Atmosphere II The rise of atmospheric oxygen
  • Nuclear Chemistry Radiation, half-life, and nuclear reactions
  • Nuclear Chemistry I Radiation, half-life, and nuclear reactions
  • Statistical Techniques Constructing a confidence interval
  • Stoichiometry The proportional nature of chemical reactions
  • The Periodic Table of Elements II History and development
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