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Argon has three naturally occurring isotopes, with mass
Chapter 3, Problem 33QP(choose chapter or problem)
Argon has three naturally occurring isotopes, with mass numbers 36, 38, and 40.
a. Write the atomic symbol for each of these atoms.
b. How are these isotopes alike?
c. How are they different?
d. Why is the atomic mass of argon on the periodic table not a whole number?
e. Which isotope is most prevalent in a sample of argon?
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QUESTION:
Argon has three naturally occurring isotopes, with mass numbers 36, 38, and 40.
a. Write the atomic symbol for each of these atoms.
b. How are these isotopes alike?
c. How are they different?
d. Why is the atomic mass of argon on the periodic table not a whole number?
e. Which isotope is most prevalent in a sample of argon?
ANSWER:Solution 33 QPStep 1 of 3Here, we have to find out the the atomic symbols for isotopes with the following Isotopes:Isotopes of an element have the same number of protons, but different numbers of neutrons.Example:Isotopes of Helium given below. _____________________________________________________________________________