Atomic Mass
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Atomic Mass: The mass of an atom is primarily determined by the number of protons and neutrons in its nucleus. Atomic mass is measured in Atomic Mass Units (amu) which are scaled relative to carbon, 12C, . . . View Full Definition
Atomic Weight: The sum of the weights of an atoms protons and neutrons, the atomic weight differs between isotopes of the same element.
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