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Is 'AMU' the unit for both 'atomic mass' and 'molecular mass'?
Well, an atomic mass unit is a unit of mass, so you can use it to represent anything. You could even say "My car weighs <insert large number here> atomic mass units".HCverma said:Is 'AMU' the unit for both 'atomic mass' and 'molecular mass'?
enter said:"My car weighs <insert large number here> atomic mass units".
AMU stands for atomic mass unit.
Yes, AMU is another term for atomic mass. It is commonly used in chemistry and physics to represent the mass of an individual atom.
Yes, AMU can be used to measure both atomic and molecular mass. However, it is more commonly used for atomic mass as molecular mass can vary depending on the isotopes present in a molecule.
No, AMU is not an official SI unit. It is a commonly used unit in chemistry and physics, but it is not part of the International System of Units.
AMU is defined as 1/12th of the mass of a carbon-12 atom. This value is approximately equal to the mass of a proton or neutron. It is also equal to 1.66 x 10^-27 kilograms.