Chlorine consisting of two isotope of mass number 35 and 37 in the ratio 3:1 has an atomic mass of 35.5. Calculate the relative abundance of the isotope of mass number 37
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
Let the relative abundance of the energy with mass 37 beTotal relative abundance of the isotope of mass 359100-k)
Total mass of isotope of mass 37-37x, while that of 35-359(100x)
-37x + 3500 โ 35 โ 35.5
-37x + 3500 โ 35n โ 35.5
Mean mass of chlorine atom โ (2n + 3500)/ รท 100
= 35.5
2x + 3500 โ 3550yx = 50/2
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