Rubidium has two naturally occurring isotopes, 85Rb (relative mass 84.9118 amu) and 87Rb (relative mass 86.9029 amu). If rubidium has an average atomic mass of 85.47 amu, what is the abundance of each isotope (in percent)?
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Rubidium has two naturally occurring isotopes, 85Rb (relative mass 84.9118 amu) and 87Rb (relative mass 86.9029 amu). If rubidium has an average atomic mass of 85.47 amu, what is the abundance of each isotope (in percent)?
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