A PES spectrum for a neutral atom shows peaks with relative heights of 2, 2, 6

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · AP · Chemistry · Atomic Structure and Properties · Atomic Structure and Properties

Problem

A PES spectrum for a neutral atom shows peaks with relative heights of 2, 2, 6, and 2 at successively lower binding energies. Mass‐spectrometric analysis indicates that the most abundant isotope of this element has a mass of 24 amu. Identify the specific isotope represented by the spectrum.

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