A mass spectrum of a pure element shows two peaks with the data below

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Problem

A mass spectrum of a pure element shows two peaks with the data below. m/z (amu) Relative abundance 62 69.2 % 64 30.8 % Which element most likely produced the spectrum? (a) Tellurium,

127.60\,\text{amu}

(b) Copper,

63.55\,\text{amu}

58.69\,\text{amu}

(d) Zinc,

65.38\,\text{amu}

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Subatomic Particles
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