Q.

In nature, chlorine exists in two isotopic forms, with masses 35 u and 37 u in the ratio of _________________.

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a

2:1

b

1:1

c

1:2

d

3:1

answer is B.

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In nature, chlorine exists in two isotopic forms with masses of 35 u and 37 u in a 3:1 ratio.


Chlorine has two isotopes having atomic masses of 35u and 37u each, present in the ratio 3:1.The average atomic mass of the Chlorine atom will be, Average atomic mass = (Mass of isotope × Relative abundance )

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