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Molecular Weight

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Molecular weight is essentially the sum total weight of all atoms present in a molecule. It's measured in atomic mass units (amu).

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