Silicon has three naturally occurring isotopes (Si-28, Si-29, and Si-30). Masses and natural abundances for two isotopes are listed here. Isotope Mass (amu) Abundance (%%) Si-28 27.9769 92.2 Si-29 28.9765 4.67 Si-30 ? ?

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Silicon has three naturally occurring isotopes (Si-28, Si-29, and Si-30). Masses and natural abundances for two isotopes are listed here.

 

Isotope Mass (amu) Abundance (%%)
Si-28 27.9769 92.2
Si-29 28.9765 4.67
Si-30 ? ?
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From the values given in the table we will first calculate the abundance if Si-30 as shown in the step below

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