the mass of an atom of a chemical element expressed in atomic mass units. It is approximately equivalent to the number of protons and neutrons in the atom (the mass number) or to the average number allowing for the relative abundances of different isotopes.
The atomic number of an element represents the number of protons in its nucleus, which determines its position on the periodic table and its chemical properties. The atomic mass (or atomic weight) of an element reflects the average mass of its isotopes, considering both protons and neutrons. In general, the atomic number is a whole number without units, while atomic mass is usually expressed in atomic mass units (amu).
The atomic mass listed in the periodic table is the weighted average of the masses of all the isotopes of an element, taking into account their abundance in nature. It is measured in atomic mass units (amu) and provides an average value that reflects the isotopic distribution of the element.
The periodic table was first organized by atomic mass. However, after the discovery of isotopes and inconsistencies around this method, it was later rearranged based on atomic number, which reflects the number of protons in an atom's nucleus.
The atomic mass of a helium atom is approximately 4 atomic mass units (amu). This value reflects the combined mass of its two protons and two neutrons, as helium has two protons in its nucleus and typically two neutrons. The mass of electrons is negligible compared to that of protons and neutrons, so it does not significantly affect the atomic mass. Thus, the expected atomic mass aligns closely with the sum of the nucleons in the helium nucleus.
Atomic no.=no. of protons Atomic mass=no. of protons+no. of neutrons Hence, atomic mass is greater
The atomic mass is the mass of a molecule, atomic particle or sub-atomic particle.
Atomic mass
The atomic mass (or weight) of silver is 107.8682 amu (atomic mass units)
The atomic mass number of aluminum is 27. The atomic mass of aluminum is 26.98115386
Cobalt has an atomic mass of 58.933195(5) while nickel has an atomic mass of 58.6934(4). Nickel has the lower atomic mass.
The atomic mass of arsenic is approximately 74.92 atomic mass units.
The atomic mass of potassium is approximately 39.10 atomic mass units.