The mass of an electron is approximately which of the following?
A) 1 amu
B) 1 g
C) 0.0005 amu
D) 0.0005 g

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The mass of an electron is approximately 0.0005 amu (atomic mass units). It is incredibly small and is approximately 1/1836th the mass of a proton. Option A is incorrect because the mass of an electron is much smaller than 1 amu. Option B is incorrect because the mass of an electron is much smaller than 1 g. Option D is incorrect because the mass of an electron is not usually given in grams.

The Mass of an Electron Is Approximately Which of the Following