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13 May, 00:28

Naturally occurring europium (Eu) consists of two isotopes was a mass of 151 and 153. Europium-151 has an abundance of 48.03% and Europium-153 has and abundance of 51.97%. What is the atomic mass of europium?

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  1. 13 May, 00:37
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    151.94 u

    Explanation:

    The atomic mass of Eu is the weighted average of the atomic masses of its isotopes.

    We multiply the atomic mass of each isotope by a number representing its relative importance (i. e., its percent abundance).

    The atomic masses of Eu-151 and Eu-153 are 150.92 u and 152.92 u, respectively.

    Set up a table for easy calculation.

    0.4803 * 150.92 u = 72.472 u

    0.5197 * 152.92 u = 79.473 u

    TOTAL = 151.94 u
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