Elements Flashcards
1
Q
What is an element
A
A substance made up of atoms that all have the same number of protons in their nucleus
2
Q
What are isotopes
A
Different forms of the same element which have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons
(Same atomic number but different mass number)
3
Q
How to find out the relative atomic mass (isotopes)
A
Ar = sun of (isotope abundance * isotope mass number) / sun of abundances of all the isotopes