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Gram-Atomic Weight

Description:

The gram-atomic weight refers to the mass of a single atom of a particular chemical element expressed in grams. It is an important concept in chemistry as it allows scientists to compare the relative masses of different atoms and calculate stoichiometric quantities.

Senses:

1. Chemistry: The atomic weight of an element expressed in grams, used for stoichiometric calculations.

2. Physics: The mass of a single atom of a specified element in grams.

Sample Sentences:

1. Chemistry:

1. The gram-atomic weight of hydrogen is approximately 1 gram.
2. To determine the amount of substance needed, you should convert the given moles to gram-atomic weight.

2. Physics:

1. The gram-atomic weight of carbon-12 is 12 grams.
2. By knowing the gram-atomic weight, we can calculate the number of atoms in a given mass.

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