Element X has three naturally occurring isotopes. The masses (amu) and % abundances of the isotopes are given in the table below. The average atomic mass of the element is ___amu. Isotope Abundance Mass 38X          5.07          37.919 39X        15.35          39.017 42X        79.85          42.111 Group of answer choices 33.33 41.54

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Element X has three naturally occurring isotopes. The masses (amu) and % abundances of the isotopes are given in the table below. The average atomic mass of the element is ___amu.

Isotope Abundance Mass

38X          5.07          37.919

39X        15.35          39.017

42X        79.85          42.111

Group of answer choices
33.33
41.54
39.07
38.64
39.68
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