Question

Which numerical setup can be used to calculate the atomic mass of the element bromine?

Answer 1

Answer:

From the numerical steps highlighted under explanation, the average atomic mass of bromine is 79.91 u

Explanation:

The steps to be taken will involve;

1) Find the number of isotopes of bromine.

2) Identify the atomic mass and relative abundance of each of the isotopes.

3) Multiply the atomic mass of each of the isotopes by their corresponding values relative abundance value.

4) Add the value in step 3 above to get the average atomic mass of bromine.

Now;

Bromine has 2 isotopes namely;

Isotope 1: Atomic mass = 78.92amu and a relative abundance of 50.69%.

Isotope 2: Atomic mass = 80.92amu and a relative abundance of 49.31%.

Using step 3 above, we have;

(78.92 × 50.69%)

And (80.92 × 49.31%)

Using step 4 above, we have;

(78.92 × 50.69%) + (80.92 × 49.31%) ≈ 79.91 u