Naturally occurring rubidium (Rb) consists of two isotopes: 85Rb (atomic mass 84.9117) and 87Rb (atomic mass 86.9092). The atomic mass of the isotope mixture found in nature is 85.4678. Calculate the percentage abundances of the two isotopes in rubidium.

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Naturally occurring rubidium (Rb) consists of two isotopes: 85Rb (atomic mass 84.9117) and 87Rb (atomic mass 86.9092). The atomic mass of the isotope mixture found in nature is 85.4678. Calculate the percentage abundances of the two isotopes in rubidium.

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