Chemistry (7th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions - Section Problems - Page 74: 107

Answer

The fourth sulfur isotope is $^{32} S$.

Work Step by Step

Looking in the periodic table, we can see that the average weight for sulfur is equal to "32.06". If the fourth isotope is $^{32} S$, the average weight for sulfur is between 32 and 36. If the fourth isotope is $^{35} S$, that will be between 33 and 36. Since the periodic table weight is "32.06", the fourth isotope can't be $^{35} S$, because this number is not between 33 and 36. Therefore, the correct answer is $^{32} S$
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