What is another word for atomic weight?

Pronunciation: [ɐtˈɒmɪk wˈe͡ɪt] (IPA)

Atomic weight, also known as relative atomic mass, is the measure of the total number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom. There are a number of synonyms for atomic weight, including atomic mass, atomic number, and atomic ratio. These terms are used interchangeably to describe the same fundamental property of atoms. Some other non-scientific synonyms for atomic weight include atomic size, atomic weightiness, and atomic heft. Regardless of the terminology used, understanding the basic principles of atomic weight is critical to the study of chemistry and physics, as it forms the basis for much of our understanding of the workings of the natural world.

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Famous quotes with Atomic weight

  • It has long been known that the chemical atomic weight of hydrogen was greater than one-quarter of that of helium, but so long as fractional weights were general there was no particular need to explain this fact, nor could any definite conclusions be drawn from it.
    Francis William Aston
  • The magnitude of the atomic weight determines the character of the element, just as the magnitude of the molecule determines the character of a compound body.
    Dmitri Mendeleev
  • We must expect the discovery of many as yet unknown elements-for example, elements analogous to aluminum and silicon- whose atomic weight would be between 65 and 75.
    Dmitri Mendeleev

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