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Why would an element have two different atomic masses?

It forms Isotopes

It forms bonds so the other elements mass needs to be counted

It is a molecule

It is a compound

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Answer: it forms isotopes
Step-by-step explanation:
Isotopes are atoms of the same element that has different number of neutrons but the same number of protons.
NOTE: atomic mass = number of neutrons+ number of protons
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