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Periodic system of elements
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For easy calculation of molecular weights,
you may find our on-line Molecular Weight Calculator useful
Notes:
the atom number is equal to the number of protons
the atom mass is averaged for the major naturally occurring isotopes
the atom mass is approximately equal to the number of protons and neutrons
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atom number |
symbol |
name |
atom mass [approx] |
#neutrons |
| 1 |
H |
hydrogen |
1 |
0 |
| 2 |
He |
helium |
4 |
2 |
| 3 |
Li |
lithium |
7 |
4 |
| 4 |
Be |
berilium |
9 |
5 |
| 5 |
B |
bohrium |
10.8 |
5 or 6 |
| 6 |
C |
carbon |
12 |
6 |
| 7 |
N |
nitrogen |
14 |
7 |
| 8 |
O |
oxygen |
16 |
8 |
| 9 |
F |
fluor |
19 |
10 |
| 10 |
Ne |
neon |
20.2 |
10 or 12 |
(to be continued...)
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