JEE Advanced · 2009 · 12 Apr 2009 · Paper 1 · Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

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Given that the abundances of isotopes and are 5%, 90% and 5%, respectively, the atomic mass of Fe is
  1. (A)55.85
  2. (B)55.95✓ Correct
  3. (C)55.75
  4. (D)56.05

Answer: (B)

Solution

The average atomic mass is calculated using the weighted average formula:



Substituting the given values:



Therefore, the atomic mass of Fe is 55.95.

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