The relative atomic mass of chlorine is not a whole number because

CHEMISTRY
WAEC 2014

The relative atomic mass of chlorine is not a whole number because

  • A. it is the weighted average mass of all its various isotopes
  • B. it is the average mass of all the isotopes of the element
  • C. the element has strong oxidizing ability
  • D. the atom contains a higher number of neutrons than protons

Correct Answer: B. it is the average mass of all the isotopes of the element



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