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The Fundamental Unit Of Life

Question
CBSEENSC9005130

If bromine atom is available in the form of, say, two isotopes Br3579 (49.7%) and Br3581 (50.3%), calculate the average atomic mass of bromine atom.

Solution

Isotope of bromine with atomic mass 79 u = 49.7%

So, Contribution of 79 Br to atomic mass of bromine =79 x 49.7100 =39.26u

Isotope of bromine with atomic mass 81 u = 50.3%
therefore, Contribution of 81  Br to atomic mass of bromine = 81 x 50.3100  =40.74u

Hence, atomic mass of bromine atom = 39.26 + 40.74 = 80.0 u