The branched structure isomer will require less energy to melt than the straight chain isomer
explanation
Branched structure isomer has weak intermolecular forces of attraction as compared to straight chain isomers. In addition the branched isomer has a low boiling point as compared to straight chain isomers. Since boiling require the of the intermolecular forces tend to have lower boiling point than straight chain
<u>Answer:</u> The correct answer is the mass number of the most common isotope of the element is 24.
<u>Explanation:</u>
We are given:
An element having atomic number 12 is magnesium and atomic mass of the element is 24.305
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The number '24.305' is the average atomic mass of magnesium element.
Average atomic mass is defined as the sum of masses of each isotope each multiplied by their natural fractional abundance.
Formula used to calculate average atomic mass follows:

Average atomic mass of magnesium = 24.305 amu
As, the average atomic mass of magnesium lies closer to the mass of Mg-24 isotope. This means that the relative abundance of this isotope is the highest of all the other isotopes.
The 'Mg-24' isotope is the most common isotope of the given element.
Hence, the correct answer is the mass number of the most common isotope of the element is 24.