The natural abundance of the three stable isotopes are 90.92% isotope A (19.9924 amu), 0.3104% isotope B (20.9938 amu), and 9.1784% isotope C (22.0330 amu). Calculate the relative (or average) atomic mass of this element and compare your value with that given in the Periodic Table to identify the likely element. (Note: The units of atomic mass are atomic mass units (amu).

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The natural abundance of the three stable isotopes are 90.92% isotope A (19.9924 amu),
0.3104% isotope B (20.9938 amu), and 9.1784% isotope C (22.0330 amu). Calculate the
relative (or average) atomic mass of this element and compare your value with that given in
the Periodic Table to identify the likely element. (Note: The units of atomic mass are atomic
mass units (amu).

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