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24 April, 04:46

The element carbon (c) has two common isotopes. 98.89% of carbon atoms have 6 neutrons and 6 protons, whereas the other 1.11% has 7 neutrons and 6 protons. using the isotopic composition provided, calculate the average atomic mass of carbon. round your answer to the tenths place.

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  1. 24 April, 04:48
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    Carbon atom has two isotopes

    relative abundance of one isotope = 98.89% = 98.89 / 100 = 0.9889

    As this isotopes have 6 neutrons and 6 protons, and there sum is equal to the mass of that isotope = 6 + 6 = 12amu

    And other isotope have relative abundance = 1.11% = 1.11/100 = 0.0111

    And mass of that isotope = 7 neutrons + 6 protons = 13amu

    Now, average atomic mass of carbon = (0.9889 x 12) + (0.0111 x 13) = 11.8668 + 0.1443 = 12.0111 = 12.0 = 12
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