Answer:
The average atomic mass is closer to Si- 28 because this isotope is present in more percentage in the sample.
Explanation:
Given data:
Atomic mass of silicon= ?
Percent abundance of Si-28 = 92.21%
Atomic mass of Si-28 = 27.98 amu
Percent abundance of Si-29 = 4.70%
Atomic mass of Si-29 = 28.98 amu
Percent abundance of Si-30 = 3.09%
Atomic mass of Si-30 = 29.97 amu
Solution:
Average atomic mass = (abundance of 1st isotope × its atomic mass) +(abundance of 2nd isotope × its atomic mass)+(abundance of 2nd isotope × its atomic mass) / 100
Average atomic mass = (92.21×27.98)+(4.70×28.98)+(3.09×29.97) /100
Average atomic mass = 2580.04 +136.21+92.61 / 100
Average atomic mass = 2808.86 / 100
Average atomic mass = 28.08amu.
The average atomic mass is closer to Si- 28 because this isotope is present in more percentage in the sample.
Answer:
1) harm life forms that rely on carbonate-based shells and skeletons, 2) harm organisms sensitive to acidity
Explanation:
A buffer is a solution that can resist pH change upon the addition of an acidic or basic components. It is able to neutralize small amounts of added acid or base, thus maintaining the pH of the solution relatively stable. This is important for processes and/or reactions which require specific and stable pH ranges. Buffer solutions have a working pH range and capacity which dictate how much acid/base can be neutralized before pH changes, and the amount by which it will change.
