The element zirconium has five naturally occurring isotopes. The masses (amu) and % abundances of the isotopes are given in the table below. Show your work to determine the average atomic mass. Isotope           Mass %           Abundance Zr-90              89.9043             51.40 Zr-91             90.9053              11.20 Zr-92             91.9046               17.10 Zr-94             93.9061              17.50 Zr-96            95.9082                   2.80

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The element zirconium has five naturally occurring isotopes. The masses (amu) and % abundances of the isotopes are given in the table below. Show your work to determine the average atomic mass.

Isotope           Mass %           Abundance

Zr-90              89.9043             51.40

Zr-91             90.9053              11.20

Zr-92             91.9046               17.10

Zr-94             93.9061              17.50

Zr-96            95.9082                   2.80

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