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What is the average atomic mass of bromine if it has 49.7% 7935Br and 50.3% 8135Br?
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Given,
49.7% of 7935Br and
50.3% of 8135Br
These isotopes are in the ratio = =
Average atomic mass =
∴ Average atomic mass of bromine = 80 amu
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