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Strontium has four naturally occurring isotopes, with mass
Chapter 3, Problem 34QP(choose chapter or problem)
Strontium has four naturally occurring isotopes, with mass numbers 84, 86, 87, and 88.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 strontium listed on the periodic table not a whole number?e. Which isotope is the most prevalent in a sample of strontium?
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QUESTION:
Strontium has four naturally occurring isotopes, with mass numbers 84, 86, 87, and 88.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 strontium listed on the periodic table not a whole number?e. Which isotope is the most prevalent in a sample of strontium?
ANSWER:Solution 34 QPStep 1 of 3Here, we have to write 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. _____________________________________________________________________________