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CHM 101 General Chemistry Objective Question

Question

Bromine consists of 50% 79Br and 50% 81Br. What is its relative atomic mass?
Options
A 79
B 80
Correct Answer
C 81
D 79.5
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ar = [(50 x 79) + (50 x 81)] /100 = (3950 + 4050)/100 = 8000/100 = 80. So the relative atomic mass of bromine is 80.

Hint

The notes provide this exact calculation example.

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