Element atomic mass is Z has isotopic mass Z + 2 and Z + 1 find the abundance of the heavier isotope

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asked Jun 18, 2017 in Chemistry by Riya (403 points) 1 9 28

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answered Jun 18, 2017 by Abhishek Kumar (14,593 points) 5 9 37

Solution:

Let x = the abundance of z+2
Let 1-x = the abundance of z+1

Now, [(z+2)x + (z+1)(1-x)] = z -------(1)

Now solve for x

You will get the answer

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