Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
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Chapter 2 - Sections 2.1-2.9 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 81: 79

Answer

The atomic mass of europium is about 152 amu.

Work Step by Step

As we can see on the graph, the abundance of Eu-151 is about 90%, and by its name, the value of its mass is approximately 151 amu. If we repeat the process for Eu-153, we get an abundance of 100% and a mass of about 153 amu. - Calculate the atomic mass of europium: $$atomic \space mass = \frac{(90\% \times 151 \space amu) + (100\% \times 153 \space amu)}{90\% + 100\%} \approx 152 \space amu$$
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