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Mass Number and Representation of Atom

Neon occurs a...

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Neon occurs as two isotopes of mass numbers 20 and 22. Its relative atomic mass is 20.2. What is the percentage of ²⁰Ne in naturally occurring neon?

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90

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80

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20

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10

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Solution

The correct option is A
90

Solution

We can use the formula:

Average atomic mass of Ne = [(Atomic mass of X₁) x (% of X₁)] + [(Atomic mass of X₂) x (% of X₂)]

100 100

20.2 = (20 x X ) + [22 x (100 - X)]

100 100

2020 = 20X + 2200 - 22X

2X = 180

X = 90%

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