Answer:
The atomic mass of element is 65.5 amu.
Explanation:
Given data:
Abundance of X-63 = 50.000%
Atomic mass of X-63 = 63.00 amu
Atomic mass of X-68 = 68.00 amu
Atomic mass of element = ?
Solution:
Abundance of X-68 = 100-50 = 50%
Average atomic mass = (abundance of 1st isotope × its atomic mass) +(abundance of 2nd isotope × its atomic mass) / 100
Average atomic mass = (50×63)+(50×68) /100
Average atomic mass = 3150 + 3400 / 100
Average atomic mass = 6550 / 100
Average atomic mass = 65.5 amu.
The atomic mass of element is 65.5 amu.
