Calculate the atomic mass of an element Y if Y has 2 naturally occurring isotopes with the following masses and natural abundances: Y-137 137.90509 amu 51.84% Y-129 129.90476 amu 48.46%

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Calculate the atomic mass of an element Y if Y has 2 naturally occurring isotopes with the following
masses and natural abundances:
Y-137
137.90509 amu
51.84%
Y-129
129.90476 amu
48.46%
A) 127.9 amu
B) 134.4 amu
C) 117.8 amu
D) 129.2 amu
E) 119.2 amu
A
C
Transcribed Image Text:Calculate the atomic mass of an element Y if Y has 2 naturally occurring isotopes with the following masses and natural abundances: Y-137 137.90509 amu 51.84% Y-129 129.90476 amu 48.46% A) 127.9 amu B) 134.4 amu C) 117.8 amu D) 129.2 amu E) 119.2 amu A C
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