What is the average atomic weight for a hypothetical element "Q" which is composed of the following mass isotopes and their corresponding percent mass abundances? Hint: express your answer to four significant figures or risk losing all credit! Do not include the unit "amu" in your answer. mass of % mass isotope abundance (amu) 39.63 32. 11 40.59 55.24 42.99 12.65

What is the average atomic weight for a hypothetical element "Q" which is composed of the following mass isotopes and their corresponding percent mass abundances? Hint: express your answer to four significant figures or risk losing all credit! Do not include the unit "amu" in your answer. mass of % mass isotope abundance (amu) 39.63 32. 11 40.59 55.24 42.99 12.65

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Chapter2: Atoms Molecules And Ions

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Problem 21PS: Verify that the atomic weight of lithium is 6.94, given the following information: 6Li, mass =...

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