This Refers to a Weighted Average of the Atomic Weights

question 18

Multiple Choice

This refers to a weighted average of the atomic weights of all naturally occurring isotopes of an element.

• A)mass number
• B)atomic number
• C)atomic mass
• D)ionic mass
• E)covalent mass

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