Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 4 - Atoms and Elements - Exercises - Cumulative Problems - Page 125: 111

Answer

The abundance is 52.2% and the atomic mass is 152.92018 amu

Work Step by Step

The atomic mass of europium is 151.964 amu % Eu-153 = 100 - %Eu-151 = 100 - 47.8 = 52.2 $\frac{47.8}{100}$ x 150.9198 + $\frac{52.2}{100}$ x $A_{Eu-153}$ = 151.964 $A_{Eu-153}$ $\approx$ 152.92018 amu
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