Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · 1.1

1.1 — practice question

In a magnesium sample, the only isotopes present are $^{24}\text{Mg}$, $^{25}\text{Mg}$ and $^{26}\text{Mg}$. The percentage abundance of $^{25}\text{Mg}$ and $^{26}\text{Mg}$ is equal. The relative atomic mass of magnesium in the sample is 24.3. What is the percentage abundance of $^{24}\text{Mg}$?

  • A10%
  • B20%
  • C60%
  • D80%

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