Molecular Weight (Noun)
Meaning
(chemistry) the sum of the relative atomic masses of the constituent atoms of a molecule.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The molecular weight of a molecule is a measure of the total mass of the atoms that make up the molecule.
- To calculate the molecular weight of a compound, you need to know the atomic masses of its constituent elements.
- The molecular weight of a protein is typically measured in units of daltons or kilodaltons.
- The molecular weight of a polymer can vary greatly depending on the length of its chain.
- By determining the molecular weight of a substance, chemists can identify its molecular structure and composition.