Bromine has two naturally-occurring isotopes. 79Br has a mass of 78.9 amu and accounts for 50.3% of bromine atoms. If the average atomic mass of bromine is 79.9 amu, what is the mass of an atom of the second bromine isotope? Group of answer choices 80.9 amu 77.9 amu 80.1 amu 80.0 amu 88.9 amu

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Bromine has two naturally-occurring isotopes. 79Br has a mass of 78.9 amu and accounts for 50.3% of bromine atoms. If the average atomic mass of bromine is 79.9 amu, what is the mass of an atom of the second bromine isotope?

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80.9 amu
77.9 amu
80.1 amu
80.0 amu
88.9 amu
 
 
 
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