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Average atomic mass of isotopes
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Calculating the average atomic mass Element “X” Natural abundance of isotope X 10% = 4 amu 30 % = 5 amu 60 % = 6 amu 0.10 x 4 = 0.4 amu 0.30 x 5 = 1.5 amu 0.60 x 6 = 3.6 amu 0.4 + 1.5 + 3.6 = 5.5 Average mass = 5.5 This is the mass on the periodic table
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Practice Element Q 25% = 15 amu 10% = 16 amu 10% = 17 amu 55% = 18 amu Find the average mass 0.25 x 15 = 3.75 0.10 x 16 =1.6 0.10 x 17 = 1.7 0.55 x 18 =9.9 Total = 16.95 Average = 16.95 amu
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Atomic mass 19.9% of the atoms of this element contain 5 p + and 5n o in their nucleus The other atoms of this element have 6n o in their nucleus What element is it? Calculate the average atomic mass
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Post activity questions How do your results compare to your hypothesis? How does the size of your model of the atom compare to your classmates?
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Challenge: Measure out 5 grams of water with a graduated cylinder. Create a procedure Collect your data Calculate your % error
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