Answer to Question #261417 in General Chemistry for mashell Michigan

Question

A naturally ocurring elementbX consistsbof 85% 21/10X and 15% 22/10X.

What can you deduce about naturally occurring elememt X

Answer 1

Change each percent abundance into decimal form by dividing by 100. Multiply this value by the atomic mass of that isotope. Add together for each isotope to get the average atomic mass.