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Relative Molecular Mass (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 relative molecular mass of a molecule is calculated by adding up the relative atomic masses of its constituent atoms.
  • To determine the relative molecular mass of a compound, chemists must first know the molecular formula and the relative atomic masses of its elements.
  • The relative molecular mass of an isotope can be used to distinguish it from other isotopes of the same element.
  • Calculating the relative molecular mass of a protein is often a complex task due to its large size and multiple peptide chains.
  • The relative molecular mass of a molecule is generally given in units of u, or unified atomic mass units.

Synonyms

  • Molecular Weight

Hypernyms

  • Mass
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