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Determine the number of protons and neutrons in each isotope.(a) (b) (c) (d)
Chapter 4, Problem 98P(choose chapter or problem)
Silicon has three naturally occurring isotopes: Si-28 with mass 27.9769 amu and a natural abundance of 92.21%, Si-29 with mass 28.9765 amu and a natural abundance of 4.69%,
and Si-30 with mass 29.9737 amu and a natural abundance of 3.10%. Calculate the atomic mass of silicon.
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QUESTION:
Silicon has three naturally occurring isotopes: Si-28 with mass 27.9769 amu and a natural abundance of 92.21%, Si-29 with mass 28.9765 amu and a natural abundance of 4.69%,
and Si-30 with mass 29.9737 amu and a natural abundance of 3.10%. Calculate the atomic mass of silicon.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
The natural abundance and the isotopic mas of Silicon is given as:
Si-28: 92.21% abundance with 27.9769 amu.
Si-29: 4.69% abundance with 28.9765 amu.
Si-30: 3.10% abundance with 29.9737 amu.
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