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Why were scientists prompted to measure the atomic mass of atoms?

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Scientists were prompted to measure atomic masses because Dalton’s theory suggested that each element had a unique atomic mass, leading to a desire to quantify these masses for further study.

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  1. Scientists were prompted to measure the atomic mass of atoms to understand the fundamental building blocks of matter and their properties. Determining atomic masses allowed for the development of a standardized system to characterize and compare elements.

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