Isotopes Flashcards
1
Q
What are isotopes
A
They are atoms of the same element that have different masses
2
Q
Why do the protons not change?
A
It would become a different element
3
Q
What is the relative abundance?
A
It tells us how much of each isotope exists naturally
4
Q
What is the relative atomic mass
A
It is the average mass of the isotopes that make up the element.
5
Q
What is Ar and how is it calculated?
A
Relative atomic mass. You add the masses of the isotopes and divide by the amount present
