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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The atomic masses in the periodic table are not integral numbers. For example, carbon is listed as 12.011 amu (atomic mass unit) instead of 12.000 amu. Why?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

because These elements have isotopes. Carbon has three isotopes C-12, C-13, C-14. which have different atomic masses as shown. in periodic table the average mass of C is given according to their % of presence. http://www.wikihow.com/Calculate-Atomic-Mass

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