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Define atomic mass unit?​

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Atomic mass unit is the standard unit that is used for indicating mass on an atomic or molecular scale

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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

A unified atomic mass unit (u) is ¹/₁₂ the mass of an atom of carbon-12.

It is approximately equal to 1.66 × 10⁻²⁴ g.

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