7. The natural distribution of the isotopes of a hypothetical element is 65.79% at a mass of 281.95 u, 25.12% at a mass of 283.99 u, and the remainder has a mass of 286.94 u. Calculate the average atomic mass of the element.

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7. The natural distribution of the isotopes of a hypothetical element is 65.79% at a mass of 281.95 u, 25.12%
at a mass of 283.99 u, and the remainder has a mass of 286.94 u. Calculate the average atomic mass of the
element.
Transcribed Image Text:7. The natural distribution of the isotopes of a hypothetical element is 65.79% at a mass of 281.95 u, 25.12% at a mass of 283.99 u, and the remainder has a mass of 286.94 u. Calculate the average atomic mass of the element.
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