Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2015
Chlorine consisting of two isotope of mass number 35 and 37 in the ratio 3:1 has an atomic mass of 35.5. Calculate the relative abundance of the isotope of mass number 37
A
20
B
25
C
60
D
75
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Correct Option: B
Let the relative abundance of the energy with mass 37 be
Total relative abundance of the isotope of mass 359100-k)
Total mass of isotope of mass 37-37x, while that of 35-359(100x)
-37x + 3500 β 35 β 35.5
-37x + 3500 β 35n β 35.5
Mean mass of chlorine atom β (2n + 3500)/ Γ· 100
= 35.5
2x + 3500 β 3550yx = 50/2
Total relative abundance of the isotope of mass 359100-k)
Total mass of isotope of mass 37-37x, while that of 35-359(100x)
-37x + 3500 β 35 β 35.5
-37x + 3500 β 35n β 35.5
Mean mass of chlorine atom β (2n + 3500)/ Γ· 100
= 35.5
2x + 3500 β 3550yx = 50/2
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