Chemistry: Atoms First (2nd Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1305079248
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-924-3

Chapter 5 - Review Questions - Page 240: 3

Answer

Naturally, there are different types of boron, some with a.m.u. equal to 10, 11 and others. The value of the atomic weight displayed in the periodic table is an average atomic mass calculated according to the occurrences of different types of boron.

Work Step by Step

Naturally, there are different types of boron, some with a.m.u. equal to 10, 11 and others. The value of the atomic weight displayed in the periodic table is an average atomic mass calculated according to the occurrences of different types of boron.
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