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How is the molecular mass of a compound the same as the molar mass, and how is it different?
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It is usually measured in atomic mass units (amu). For example, the molecular mass of water (H2O) is approximately 18 amu, because it contains two hydrogen atoms (each with an atomic mass of approximately 1 amu) and one oxygen atom (with an atomic mass of Show more…
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