Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry

Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry — practice question

A mass spectrum for a lithium sample indicates the presence of two isotopes, $^6\text{Li}$ and $^7\text{Li}$. The isotopic abundances are given in the table: $^6\text{Li}$ = $7.42\%$, $^7\text{Li}$ = $92.58\%$. What is the relative atomic mass of this lithium sample, to three significant figures?

  • A$6.07$
  • B$6.50$
  • C$6.90$
  • D$6.93$

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