O Levels Chemistry (5070)•5070/12/M/J/25

Explanation
Weighted Average of Isotope Masses Steps:
- Convert percentages to decimal fractions: 47.81% = 0.4781, 52.19% = 0.5219.
- Multiply each mass by its fraction: 150.92 × 0.4781 ≈ 72.15, 152.92 × 0.5219 ≈ 79.81.
- Sum the products: 72.15 + 79.81 = 151.96. Why B is correct:
- Relative atomic mass is the abundance-weighted average of isotope masses, yielding exactly 151.96. Why the others are wrong:
- A: Underestimates by ignoring higher abundance of heavier isotope.
- C: Minor rounding error upward from precise calculation.
- D: Overestimates due to slight misweighting of abundances.
Final answer: B
Topic: Isotopes
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