Chemistry

Average Atomic Mass Calculator

Find average atomic mass from two isotopes.

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
Average atomic mass (amu) 35.453
Formula: avg = Σ(mass × abundance) ÷ 100
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Values used:
2. Isotope 1 mass = 34.969 amu
3. Isotope 1 abundance = 75.77 %
4. Isotope 2 mass = 36.966 amu
5. Isotope 2 abundance = 24.23 %
6.
7. Average atomic mass = 35.453amu
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An element's atomic mass is the abundance-weighted average of its isotopes.

The math behind it

average = Σ(isotope mass × % abundance) ÷ 100.

Worked Example

Chlorine: 34.969×75.77% + 36.966×24.23% → 35.45 amu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why not a whole number?

It averages isotopes of different masses.

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