Question

Calculate the average atomic mass of chlorine on the basis of this data / atomic number 17 , mass number 35 , 17 and their ratio is 3:1 .

Answer 1

Atomic mass of Chlorine is 35.5

Let's see how we get this -

The Ratio of Cl-35 and Cl-37 is 3:1. So, average atomic mass would be (35×3)+(37×1)÷4=35.5

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