Isotopes in Chemistry
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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GCSE Chemistry - Elements, Isotopes & Relative Atomic Mass #2
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9 questions β’ Short answer
Exit Ticket
βA 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.β
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