Isotopes in Chemistry

Grade 1145 min

Learning Objective

I can calculate the average atomic mass of an element using the relative abundances of its isotopes.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

GCSE Chemistry - Elements, Isotopes & Relative Atomic Mass #2

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Practice

14 min

9 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œA sample of magnesium contains two stable isotopes: magnesium-24 (abundance 78.99%) and magnesium-26 (abundance 21.01%). Calculate the average atomic mass of magnesium to one decimal place. Show all work. An element has three isotopes: isotope P with a mass of 30 amu and an abundance of 50%, isotope Q with a mass of 31 amu and an abundance of 30%, and isotope R with a mass of 32 amu and an abundance of 20%. Calculate the average atomic mass of this element to one decimal place. Show all work.”

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