The Average Atomic Mass of Calcium Is 40

question 90

Multiple Choice

The average atomic mass of calcium is 40.078 amu. Which is likely to be the most abundant isotope of calcium?

• A) (⁴⁰Ca)
• B) (⁴²Ca)
• C) (⁴³Ca)
• D) (⁴⁴Ca)
• E) (⁴⁸Ca)

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Definitions:

Body Temperature

The measure of the body's warmth or heat, usually indicating the state of metabolic processes.

Fahrenheit

A scale of temperature on which water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees under standard conditions.

Sterilizing (Autoclave)

A process using an autoclave to apply high-pressure steam at high temperatures to sterilize equipment, effectively killing all microorganisms.

Fahrenheit

A temperature measurement system where water's freezing point is at 32 degrees and its boiling point is at 212 degrees, given standard atmospheric conditions.