Given that the abundances of isotopes 54Fe 56Fe and 57Fe are 5%, 90% and 5% respectively. The atomicmass of Fe is
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a
55.85
b
55.95
c
55.75
d
56.05
answer is B.
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Average atomic mass of Fe= (Fractionalabundance of 54Fe× mass of 54Fe+ (Fractional abundanceof 56Fe× mass of 56Fe+ (Fractional abundance of 57Fe×mass of 57Fe. Hence:Atomic mass of Fe=54×5100+56×90100 +57×5100=2.7+50.4+2.58=55.95So, the correct answer is (b).