General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (3rd Edition)
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Author: Laura D. Frost, S. Todd Deal
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.19PP
There are three naturally occurring isotopes of magnesium: magncsium-24, magnesium-25, and magnesium-26.
- a. How many neutrons are present in each isotope?
- b. Write complete symbolic notation for each isotope.
- c. Based on the
average atomic mass given in the periodic table, which isotope of magnesium is the most abundant?
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