List the steps in the process of calculating average atomic mass given data about the isotopes of an element.

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Alejandro Velasquez

Chemistry

8 August, 01:15

List the steps in the process of calculating average atomic mass given data about the isotopes of an element.

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Ann Villarreal · Answer 1

To calculate the atomic mass of an element, the atomic masses of their isotopes must be considered. Their abundances must also be taken into account. This is the formula used for the calculation:

avg. atomic mass = ∑ (isotope * abundance).