Average massHardQuestion 20055
Question
An element has 75% isotope of mass 24 and 25% isotope of mass 26. Average mass is:
- A24.5Correct
- B25
- C24.75
- D25.5
Correct answer
24.5
Explanation
Weighted average = 24×0.75 + 26×0.25.
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An element has 75% isotope of mass 24 and 25% isotope of mass 26. Average mass is:
Weighted average = 24×0.75 + 26×0.25.