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What is 1 atomic mass unit equal to?


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Atomic mass unit:

  • The mass of one carbon atom is equal to the atomic mass unit (formerly abbreviated as 'amu,' but now spelled as 'u' – unified mass) according to the latest IUPAC recommendation
  • The mass of an atomic unit is represented by the symbol amu.

Value of amu

  • 1 amu is equal to 1.67377×10-24gor1.67377×10-27kg.

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