Relative Atomic Mass Flashcards
1
Q
What does RAM mean
A
The RAM of an element is the mean mass of an atom
2
Q
What are isotopes
A
Atoms of an element that have the same atomic number but different mass number. Different amount of neutrons. Chemically Identical and still neutral as number of electrons and protons are the same.
3
Q
What is the RAM of
25% Chlorine - 37
75% Chlorine - 35
A
(25x37)+(75x35) 3550
————————- = ———– = 35.5
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