The relative atomic mass of an element is the mass of its atoms compared with that of which element?

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Neil Pace

10 September, 16:22

The relative atomic mass of an element is the mass of its atoms compared with that of which element?

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Osvaldo Cortez · Answer 1

In calculating the relative atomic mass of an element with isotopes, the relative mass and proportion of each is taken into account. For example, naturally occurring chlorine consists of atoms of relative isotopic masses 35 (75%) and 37 (25%). Its relative atomic mass is 35.5.