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Naturally occurring copper consists of isotopes of Cu  63 and Cu  65 in the ratio 8:3. What will be the mean atomic weight of copper? 

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answer is 63.54.

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Detailed Solution

Mean atomic weight is calculated by considering the ratio and atomic weight of Cu  63and  Cu  65 

 Mean at. wt. of Cu=8×63+3×658+3=11

Mean at. wt. of Cu=504+19511=69911=63.54

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