How Do You Calculate The Atomic Mass Of An Element?
The atomic mass of an element can be found using the standard periodic table of elements. Atomic masses on a periodic table are given in “atomic mass units” (amu). One amu is equal to 1.66×10-24 grams (g). Masses on the table are a result of the average of the isotopes in the percentage they occur in nature. Locate the element for which you would like to calculate the atomic mass on the periodic table. Find the atomic mass, usually located underneath each element. Multiply the atomic mass by 1.66×10-24 (g) using a calculator. The result is the mass of a single atom of an element given in grams.
