Question

Why is the average atomic mass used when calculating grams of a
substance?
A. The exact weights of the isotopes are not known.
B. The elements in the substance are mixtures of their isotopes.
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C. The average atomic mass is known to more significant figures.
D. The number of isotopes in the sample is constantly changing.

Answer 1

Answer:

The average atomic mass includes all of the isotopes of that atom which exist in nature. Almost all elements have at least two isotopes which naturally occur. Recall that isotopes are atoms with the same atomic number (protons), but a different number of neutrons.

Answer 2

Answer:

B. The elements in the substance are mixtures of their isotopes.

Explanation:

Correct for A P E X.