Calculate the Atomic Mass of Element "X" If It Has

question 166

Multiple Choice

Calculate the atomic mass of element "X" if it has two naturally occurring isotopes with the following masses and natural abundances:
X-45 44.8776 u 32.88%
X-47 46.9443 u 67.12%

• A) 46.26 u
• B) 45.91 u
• C) 46.34 u
• D) 46.84 u
• E) 44.99 u

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Definitions:

Cyclohexane

A saturated hydrocarbon with the formula C6H12, featuring a ring structure of six carbon atoms.

Axial

"Axial" refers to positions or orientations along the axis of a molecule, usually in cyclic compounds, opposed to equatorial positions which are off the axis.

Equatorial

Referring to the position of substituents in a cyclohexane ring, where they are oriented parallel to the equator of the molecule, leading to less steric strain.

DEPT-135

A specialized NMR spectroscopy technique used to differentiate between CH, CH2, and CH3 groups in molecules.