Atomic structure and isotopes Flashcards

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What is an isotope?

A

Atoms of the same element with the same number of protons and electrons but different numbers of neutrons

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What causes different chemical properties?

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Different number of electrons

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Define relative atomic mass?

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weighted mean mass of an atom of an element relative to 1/12th the mean mass of an atom of carbon - 12

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Define relative isotopic Mass?

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the isotopic mass of an isotope relative to one twelfth of the mean mass of an atom of the carbon - 12 isotope

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