Identify how the atomic mass of an element is determined.
A) average of ions
B) average of isotopic masses
C) average of radioactive particles
D) average of crude weights
E) average of protons

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The atomic mass of an element is determined by calculating the weighted average mass of all isotopes of that element present in nature, taking into account their abundance. Therefore, B - average of isotopic masses - is the correct option. The other options (A, C, D, and E) are not correct methods for determining the atomic mass of an element.

Identify How the Atomic Mass of an Element Is Determined