Calculate the Atomic Mass of Tungsten Given the Atomic Mass

question 95

Multiple Choice

Calculate the atomic mass of tungsten given the atomic mass and percent abundance for the following isotopes:
W-180 179.9467 u 0.12%
W-182 181.9482 u 26.50%
W-183 182.9502 u 14.31%
W-184 183.9509 u 30.64%
W-186 185.9544 u 28.43%

• A) 183.75 u
• B) 183.84 u
• C) 182.98 u
• D) 184.41 u
• E) 183.92 u

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