Isotopes and relative atomic mass Flashcards
1
Q
what are isotopes?
A
a version of an element with different number of neutrons but same number of protons and electrons
2
Q
what is a relative atomic mass?
A
isotopes average mass of an element
3
Q
what is the eqaution for RAM (relative atomic mass)?
A
RAM= (isotope abundance (percentage) x isotope mass number) + (isotope abundance x isotope mass number) / total abundance
4
Q
isotopes should have the ____ atomic number but _________ mass number.
A
same atomic number
different mass number