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The table below shows the atomic masses of the two naturally occurring isotopes of rubidium. Isotope...

The table below shows the atomic masses of the two naturally occurring isotopes of rubidium.

Isotope Atomic Mass (amu)

85Rb 84.912

87Rb 86.909

The average atomic mass of rubidium is 85.468 amu. What is the percent abundance of each isotope?

85Rb %

87Rb %

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mass % of abundance 85 Rb 84.912 87Rb 86.909 85.468 (84.912) (x)+(86.909)(1-x) 85.468-84.912x+86.909-86.909x 441 1.997x 1.441

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