3. Isotopes and RAM Flashcards
1
Q
What are isotopes?
A
Atoms with the
- same atomic number
- different mass number
2
Q
What particles in an atom have mass?
A
Protons
Neutrons
3
Q
What is represented by the atomic mass number?
A
The total numbers of protons + neutrons in an atom.
4
Q
What is meant by the “relative atomic mass” (RAM)
A
The mass of an element taking into account relative abundance of isotopes
