The atomic mass of an element is the average mass of all the naturally occurring isotopes of that element, taking into account their relative abundances.
The atomic mass is determined by calculating the sum of the masses of all the isotopes of that element, multiplied by their relative abundances.
Atomic mass is given in decimal form because it takes into account all the naturally occurring isotopes of an element, which have slightly different masses. This results in a decimal value instead of a whole number.
No, atomic mass and atomic weight are not the same. Atomic mass is the average mass of all the isotopes of an element, while atomic weight is the average mass of an element in a specific sample, taking into account all the isotopes and their relative abundances.
Atomic mass does not directly affect the properties of an element, but it can impact the stability and reactivity of different isotopes of that element. However, other factors such as atomic structure and bonding also play a significant role in the properties of an element.