Answer:
20.2 amu.
Explanation:
Let A represent isotope ²⁰X
Let B represent isotope ²²X
From the question given above, the following data were obtained:
For Isotope A (²⁰X):
Mass of A = 20
Abundance (A%) = 90%
For Isotope B (²²X):
Mass of B = 22
Abundance (A%) = 10%
Relative atomic mass (RAM) =?
The relative atomic mass (RAM) of the element can be obtained as follow:
RAM = [(Mass of A × A%)/100] + [(Mass of B × B%)/100]
RAM = [(20 × 90)/100] + [(22 × 10)/100]
RAM = 18 + 2.2
RAM = 20.2 amu
Thus, relative atomic mass (RAM) of the element is 20.2 amu
