Explain how it is possible for one element to have a higher atomic number than another and yet have a lower atomic mass, for example, element atomic no. atomic mass K 19 39.10 Ar 18 39.95
Explain how it is possible for one element to have a higher
element atomic no. atomic mass
K 19 39.10
Ar 18 39.95

Atomic mass of any element is actually its average atomic mass which is calculated by the addition of product of the mass of each isotope and its natural abundance.If natural abundance of heavier isoptope is more,then average atomic mass of that element will be more.
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