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1 November, 16:53

Element X consists of two isotopes with masses of 62.9 and 64.9.

The relative atomic mass of the element is 63.6. The percentage

abundance of the lighter isotope is closest to -

Select one:

-65%

-55%

-35%

-45%

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  1. 1 November, 20:30
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    65%.

    Explanation:

    If the abundance of the lighter isotope is x then the abundance of the heavier isotope is 1-x. So:

    62.9x + 64.9 (1 - x) = 63.6

    62.9x - 64.9x = 63.6 - 64.9

    -2x = - 1.3

    x = 0.65 or 65%.
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