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An Unknown Element Is Found to Contain Isotopes with the Following

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An unknown element is found to contain isotopes with the following masses and natural abundances: 38.9637 amu (93.08%) , 39.9640 amu (0.012%) , and 40.9618 amu (6.91%) . Using these data, identify the element.


Definitions:

Conjugate Acid

A species formed by the reception of a proton by a base, characterized by having one more proton and an increased positive charge compared to the original base.

Acetone

A volatile, colorless liquid with the formula (CH3)2CO, used as a solvent and in the production of various chemicals.

Electrophile

A chemical species that accepts an electron pair in order to bond to a nucleophile during a chemical reaction.

Lewis Acid

A compound or ionic species that can accept an electron pair from a donor molecule, often functioning as a catalyst in chemical reactions.

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