IB skill practice

Calculate relative atomic mass from isotope abundance

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 3

Relative atomic mass from two isotopes

A chlorine-like sample in a Auckland laboratory practical has isotope masses \(35\) and \(37\) with abundances \(78\%\) and \(22\%\). Calculate the relative atomic mass. Enter the answer and choose the interpretation that matches the chemistry.

Worked practice: chemistry evidence and answer

Use the chemical evidence first, then enter the result and interpretation that match it.