
Average Atomic Mass
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Science
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10th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is average atomic mass?
Back
The weighted average of the masses of an element's isotopes, taking into account their relative abundances.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you calculate average atomic mass?
Back
Multiply the mass of each isotope by its relative abundance (as a decimal), then sum these values.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an isotope?
Back
Atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of protons in determining an element's identity?
Back
The number of protons in an atom's nucleus defines the element and its position on the periodic table.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If an element has 33 protons, what is its atomic number?
Back
33, as the atomic number is equal to the number of protons.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the mass number of an isotope?
Back
The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you determine the number of neutrons in an isotope?
Back
Subtract the atomic number (number of protons) from the mass number.
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