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AP Chemistry Flashcards: Mass Spectra Of Elements

Study Mass Spectra Of Elements in AP Chemistry with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Find the relative atomic mass given isotopic masses and abundances.

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Calculate using RAM=sum of (m/z) × abundancetotal abundance\text{RAM} = \frac{\text{sum of (m/z) × abundance}}{\text{total abundance}}. Weighted average formula using isotopic masses and abundances.

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A mass spectrum for element W shows two peaks at m/z=20m/z=20 (relative abundance 90) and m/z=22m/z=22 (relative abundance 10). Assuming +1+1 ions, what is the average atomic mass of W?
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