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When we use the atomic masses of elements in calculations, we actually use the average atomic masses of elements because mose elements occur naturally as a mixture of different

A

isotopes

B

isobars

C

isotones

D

isoelectronics

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A
Isotpes are atoms of the same element having different mass numbers.
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  • Atomic mass of an element is

    A
    actual mass of one atom of the element
    B
    average relative mass of different atoms of the element
    C
    relative mass of an atom of the element
    D
    always a whole number

  • Atomic mass of an element is

    A
    actual mass of one atom of the element
    B
    average relative mass of different atoms of the element
    C
    relative mass of an atom of the element
    D
    always a whole number

  • Atomic mass of an element is

    A
    Actual mass of one atom of the element
    B
    Relative mass of an atom of the element
    C
    Average relative mass of different atoms of the element
    D
    Always a whole number

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