Answer:
The atomic mass of the element
relates to the nucleus which is present in the centre of the atom. But the
properties of the elements depend upon the electronic configuration which is
linked with atomic number. As the atomic number or electronic configuration
atom changes, the properties of the element involved also change. Therefore,
atomic number is a better basis for the classification of the elements than the
atomic mass.
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