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Most of the elements have fractional ato...

Most of the elements have fractional atomic masses,What does it show ?

A

they have isotopes

B

their isotopes have non - integral masses

C

their isotopes have different masses

D

the constiuent neutrons , protons and electrons add up to give fractional masses .

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