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Mass number and representation of atom

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The weight of a proton is _____ amu.

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Proton is a stable subatomic particle with a positive electric charge equal to the magnitude of that of an electron.
Mass of a proton is 1.0073 amu or 1.67× 10^-27 Kg.
Therefore, the weight of a proton is 1.0073 amu.

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