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Cu has only two naturally occurring isotopes, 63Cu and 65Cu. If the atomic mass of Cu is 63.546, then the natural abundance of the 63Cu isotope will be approximately :

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10%
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30%
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50%
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70%
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Solution

The correct option is D 70%
Let the natural abundance of 63Cu isotope be x%.

The natural abundance of 65Cu isotope will be 100x.

The average atomic weight is 63.546 g.
Hence, 100×63.546=63x+65(100x)
6354.6=63x+650065x=65002x
2x=145.4
x=72.770
Hence, the natural abundance of the 63Cu isotope must be approximately 70%.

So, the correct option is D.

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