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This lab focuses on the concept of atomic mass and isotopes using a hands-on approach with candies representing different isotopes of the fictional element 'Candium'. Students will learn to categorize isotopes, measure their mass, and calculate the average atomic mass based on relative abundance. Through practical steps involving mass measurement and mathematical calculations, students will understand the impact of isotopes on atomic mass. The lab culminates in an analysis of results and reflections on potential variations between different groups' findings, enhancing comprehension of experimental variability and sample size implications.