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The mass of a proton is about 1.7 x 10^-24g. The mass of a neutron is about the same as a proton. The nucleus of an atom of carbon has 6 protons and 6 neutrons. The mass of the nucleus is about 2 x 10^-26 units. what is the best choice for the units this measurement is given in: grams, kilograms, or tons?

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It's kilograms

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