An element X has the following isotopic composition `.^(200)X : 90%, .^(199)X: 8.0%, .^(202)X:2%` . The Weighed average atomic mass of naturally occur
An element X has the following isotopic composition `.^(200)X : 90%, .^(199)X: 8.0%, .^(202)X:2%` . The Weighed average atomic mass of naturally occurring element X is closet to
A. 199 a.m.u.
B. 200 a.m.u.
C. 201 a.m.u.
D. 202 a.m.u.
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Correct Answer - B
Average atomic mass, `overset(-)(A)=Sigmaf_(i)A_(i)`
(`f_(i)`=fractional abundance, `A_(i)`=atomic mass)
Atomic mass
`=0.90xx200+0.08xx199+0.02xx202`
`=180+15.92+4.04~~200`
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