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OpenStudy (juanpablojr):

An element has three naturally occurring isotopes. Use the information below to calculate the weighted average atomic mass of the element, showing both the setup and the final answer for the calculation. (3 points) Isotope Atomic Mass Percent Abundance A 15.99 u 99.762% B 16.99 u 0.038% C 17.99 u 0.200%

OpenStudy (aaronq):

This is called a weighted average. Multiply each mass by it's abundance and add them up.

OpenStudy (juanpablojr):

thanks! :)

OpenStudy (aaronq):

no problem dude

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