Ask your own question, for FREE!
Chemistry 16 Online
OpenStudy (nerdy_3000):

Does any single isotope of Oregonium have a mass exactly equal to the mass of the element? Can someone give me a better understanding of this or please help me! Thank You.

OpenStudy (dtan5457):

I think it's more or less a trick or vague question. A isotope's mass will be the mass of that element, such as C 12 will have a mass of 12 amu, C 14 will have a mass of 14. If your talking about the relative abundance, then no, it won't have a EXACT mass, as the atomic mass you see on the periodic table is the average of all isotopes, but the one that covers most of the percentage will be pretty close to the number on the periodic table.

OpenStudy (nerdy_3000):

Thank You very much! :)

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!