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What is relative abundance

Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation

9th Edition

ISBN:9781337399425

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter4: Chemical Foundations: Elements, Atoms, And Ions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14ALQ: Chlorine has two prominent isotopes,37Cl and35Cl . Which is more abundant? How do you know?

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