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What is the mass (atomic mass unit) of proton?

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0.00054 a.m.u
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0.00154 a.m.u
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1.00778 a.m.u.
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2.00778 a.m.u.
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The correct option is C 1.00778 a.m.u.
Proton can be defined as a hydrogen ion (H+) (Ions are charged particles). Mass of proton is 1.0072766 a.m.u. or 1.6726 x 10-27 kg. Comparative mass: Proton is 1837 times heavier than an electron.

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