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  • Atomic Mass Unit (amu): Measuring the Mass of Atoms
    The unit that measures the mass of a single atom is the atomic mass unit (amu).

    Here's a bit more about it:

    * Definition: One atomic mass unit (amu) is defined as 1/12th the mass of a carbon-12 atom.

    * Convenient: It's a very small unit, making it easier to express the masses of tiny atoms.

    * Not the same as grams: It's important to remember that amu is not the same as grams.

    * Conversion: 1 amu is approximately equal to 1.66053906660 × 10^-27 kg.

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