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Atomic Mass (Noun)

Meaning

(chemistry) the mass of an atom of a chemical element expressed in atomic mass units.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • The atomic mass of an element is a weighted average of the masses of the naturally occurring isotopes of that element.
  • Carbon-12, with an atomic mass of exactly 12 u, is used as the standard for the atomic mass scale.
  • The atomic mass of a molecule is the sum of the atomic masses of its constituent atoms.
  • By determining the atomic mass of an element, scientists can identify its position in the periodic table.
  • The atomic mass of an element can be determined by measuring the mass-to-charge ratio of its ions using a mass spectrometer.

Synonyms

  • Relative Atomic Mass
  • Atomic Weight

Hyponyms

  • Equivalent Weight
  • Meq
  • Eq
  • Combining Weight
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