25.2 Isotopes Flashcards

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isotopes

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two atoms of the same element, but with different number of neutrons

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what stays the same or changes with isotopes of the same element?

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same: Z/number of protons
different: A/number of neutrons

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atomic weight

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weighted average of the masses of natural isotopes of an element

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formula for atomic weight?

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Atomic weight (AW) = (% isotope) (mass isotope)

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