The Atomic Mass of an Element Is

question 50

Multiple Choice

The atomic mass of an element is

• A) the average atomic mass of its isotopes according to their proportions in nature.
• B) the average mass number of its isotopes according to their proportions in nature.
• C) the average atomic number of its isotopes according to their proportions in nature.
• D) the atomic mass of its most abundant isotope.

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Definitions:

Descriptive Statistics

Statistical procedures used to summarize, organize, and simplify data, including measures such as mean, median, mode, and standard deviation.

Generalize

The process of deriving general principles from specific instances, or making broad statements that apply across multiple cases.

Population

The total number of people living in a particular area or country.

Sample

A small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like or to serve as a test.