Complete the following table for the three naturally occurring isotopes of silicon, the major co

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Key Concepts

Isotopic Abundance

Isotopic abundance refers to the percentage of each isotope present in a naturally occurring sample of an element. It is important for determining the element's atomic weight, as the weighted average of the isotopic masses is calculated based on these abundances.

Atomic Mass

The atomic mass of an isotope represents its mass expressed in atomic mass units and is generally a decimal value that accounts for the binding energy of the nucleus. When combined with isotopic abundances for all isotopes of an element, it yields the element’s average atomic mass.

Isotopes

Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. This results in different mass numbers while maintaining similar chemical properties. In the context of naturally occurring elements, different isotopes contribute to an element's average atomic mass.

Mass Number

The mass number is the total count of protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus. It is used to differentiate between isotopes of the same element, as each isotope has a distinct mass number due to its unique neutron count.

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