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Average Atomic Mass Calculator

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Computes the standard atomic weight appearing on the periodic table by taking the weighted sum of each stable isotope mass multiplied by its natural terrestrial abundance percentage.

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Understanding Average Atomic Mass Calculator & Formula

Mathematical Formula: Average Mass = Σ (Fractional Abundance_i × Isotopic Mass_i)

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Representative Isotope Abundance Examples

ElementMajor IsotopesAbundance (%)Resulting Periodic Weight
ChlorineCl-35 (75.78%), Cl-37 (24.22%)100.00%35.45 u
BoronB-10 (19.9%), B-11 (80.1%)100.00%10.81 u
CopperCu-63 (69.17%), Cu-65 (30.83%)100.00%63.55 u

How to Use the Average Atomic Mass Calculator

  1. 1 Input the mass of Isotope 1 in Daltons.
  2. 2 Enter its natural percentage abundance.
  3. 3 Enter the mass and abundance of Isotope 2.
  4. 4 Obtain the weighted average atomic mass.
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Average Atomic Mass Calculator — Frequently Asked Questions

Q1 Why does the periodic table show decimal atomic masses? ▾

Elements in nature exist as mixtures of different isotopes with varying neutron counts. The periodic table displays the natural weighted average of these isotopes.

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