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 :
A
10%
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B
30%
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C
50%
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D
70%
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Solution
The correct option is D70% Let the natural abundance of 63Cu isotope be x%.
The natural abundance of 65Cu isotope will be 100−x.
The average atomic weight is 63.546 g.
Hence, 100×63.546=63x+65(100−x)
6354.6=63x+6500−65x=6500−2x
2x=145.4
x=72.7≃70
Hence, the natural abundance of the 63Cu isotope must be approximately 70%.