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The isotopic composition of natural uranium is not absolutely identical in all ore samples; this is valid also and for other elements. The long geological evolution can influence the isotopic composition.

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Each element has different numbers of particles within it. Basic logic says if you add more of something it will get heavier; this holds true for the nuclei of atoms as well.

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Different isotopes have different numbers of neutrons and a neutron's mass is almost equal to 1u.

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Why is there an average atomic mass?

There is an average atomic mass because all atoms of the same element do not have the same amount of neutrons (isotopes), therefore variations in atomic mass exist. The average atomic mass of an element is the estimated average of all the atoms of the same element, given the average of different isotopes in a scientific sample.


Was the modern periodic table organized according to atomic mass?

No, it is based upon the Atomic Number - the number of protons contained within an atomic nucleus is what 'distinguishes' one type of Atom from another type. Variations in atomic mass are secondary in consideration.


What is bigger the atomic mass or atomic number?

Atomic no.=no. of protons Atomic mass=no. of protons+no. of neutrons Hence, atomic mass is greater


What is the atomic mass-?

The atomic mass is the mass of a molecule, atomic particle or sub-atomic particle.


What is the difference between atomic mass and atomic mass unit?

The atomic mass unit is used to express the measure of the atomic mass.


The equation of atomic mass?

== The equation of atomic mass is protons+nuetrons== atomic mass. ===


What is the atomic mass of colbat?

Cobalt is an atomic mass of 58.93 atomic mass units


What is bigger atomic mass or atomic number?

Atomic no.=no. of protons Atomic Mass=no. of protons+no. of neutrons Hence, atomic mass is greater


What is the atomic mass of magnessium?

The atomic mass of magnesium is approximately 24.305 atomic mass units (amu).


Is atomic mass unit a SI unit of an atomic mass?

The atomic mass unit is not a SI unit. An atomic mass unit is equal to 1/12 from the atomic mass of the isotope 12C.


What is the atomic no and atomic mass of graphite?

Atomic number 6, atomic mass 12.


The atomic mass of iodine is less than the atomic mass?

The atomic mass of iodine is less than the atomic mass of all elements with greater atomic number.