Basic Chemistry (5th Edition)
Basic Chemistry (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134138046
Author: Karen C. Timberlake
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4.5, Problem 4.38QAP

Strontium has four naturally occurring isotopes, with mass numbers 84, 86, 87, arid 88.
a. Write the atomic symbol for each of these atoms.
b. How are these isotopes alike?
c. How are they different?
d. Why is the atomic mass of strontium listed on the periodic table not a whole number?
e. Which isotope is the most prevalent in a sample of strontium?

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