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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The average atomic mass of oxygen is 15.9994 amu. The atomic masses of its three isotopes are as follows: O-16: 15.995 amu; O-17: 16.999 amu; O-18: 17.999 amu Which isotope is most likely to have the greatest abundance in nature?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

15.995 isotope. If the others were more abundant, the average would be much too large.

TheSmartOne (thesmartone):

This is in the wrong section @Preetha @phi @thomaster

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