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SCSE Science - Chemistry
Question 13 of 14
The element thallium is 70% thallium-205 and 30% thallium-203. Calculate its relative atomic mass.
Give your answer to 4 significant figures.

Respuesta :

The relative atomic mass of thallium is 204.4 amu

Given,

Thallium -205 = 70%

Thallium -203 = 30%

We have to find the relative atomic mass of thallium.

Thallium is used in semiconductors and for infrared instruments. Thallium and its compounds are very toxic and cause multi-organ involvement.

Relative atomic mass is the comparison of 1/12th the mass of one carbon atom. It is a method of comparing atomic masses, therefore it lacks a unit.

Relative atomic mass = (30 × 203 + 70 × 205)/100

Relative atomic mass = 20440/100

Relative atomic mass = 204.4 amu

Hence the relative atomic mass of thallium is 204.4 amu

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