A binary compound has the formula MCl and is experimentally determined to be 35.9 %…
CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Atomic structure · Atomic structure
Problem
A binary compound has the formula MCl and is experimentally determined to be 35.9 % chlorine by mass. Element M exists naturally as two isotopes, M-63 and M-65. Which of the following is closest to the percent abundance of the M-63 isotope that is consistent with the experimental data?
(a) 55%
(b) 19%
(c) 82%
(d) 50%