Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 1997

Oxygen is a mixture of two isotopes O and O with relative abundances of 90% and 10% respectively. The relative atomic mass of oxygen is?

A
16.0
B
16.2
C
17.0
D
18.0
Ask EduPadi AI for a detailed answer
Correct Option: B

816O, 818O

90% 10%

R.A.M = (90)/(100) x 16 + (10)/(100) x 18 = 14.4 + 1.8 = 16.2

Add your answer

Notice: Please post responsibly.

Please share this, thanks!

No responses