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Mg has three natural isotopes whose isotopic masses and relative abundances are respectively 23.98 (78.60%), 24.98(10.11%) and 25.98(11.29%). The atomic mass of Mg will be


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23.42u

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24.31u

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24.95u

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23.95u

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Solution

The correct option is B

24.31u


Atomic mass of Mg

23.98×78.6100 + 24.98×10.11100 + 25.98×11.29100
= 18.85 + 2.53 + 2.93 = 24.31u


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