Element XYZ has two isotopes: XYZ-79 (mass =69.9943 amu)  and XYZ-81 (mass=80.9893 amu). If the relative percent abundancy of XYZ-79 is 50.6865% while XYZ-81 is 49.3135%, calculate for the average molar mass of XYZ. Express your answer in 3 significant figures.

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Element XYZ has two isotopes: XYZ-79 (mass =69.9943 amu)  and XYZ-81 (mass=80.9893 amu). If the relative percent abundancy of XYZ-79 is 50.6865% while XYZ-81 is 49.3135%, calculate for the average molar mass of XYZ. Express your answer in 3 significant figures.

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