2. Atoms, Ions and Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name for heavy hydrogen ( 2H1)
A
deuterium
2
Q
What is relative isotopic mass?
A
the mass of an isotope relative to 1/12th the mass of an atom of 12C
3
Q
What is relative atomic mass?
A
the weighted mean mass of an atom of an element relative to 1/12th the mass of an atom of 12C
4
Q
What does weighted mean mass take into account?
A
the percentage abundance of each isotope
the relative isotopic mass of each isotope