7. An element exists as 3 stable isotopes in nature. The isotopic masses (in amu) and percent abundances are given below. 15.994915 amu 99.757 % 16.999132 amu 0.03800% 17.99916 amu 0.2050 % Determine what the element is by calculating the average atomic mass (in amu). A: O; 15.999 amu

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7. An element exists as 3 stable isotopes in nature. The isotopic masses (in amu) and percent
abundances are given below.
15.994915 amu 99.757 %
16.999132 amu 0.03800%
17.99916 amu 0.2050 %
Determine what the element is by calculating the average atomic mass (in amu).
A: O; 15.999 amu
Transcribed Image Text:7. An element exists as 3 stable isotopes in nature. The isotopic masses (in amu) and percent abundances are given below. 15.994915 amu 99.757 % 16.999132 amu 0.03800% 17.99916 amu 0.2050 % Determine what the element is by calculating the average atomic mass (in amu). A: O; 15.999 amu
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