Explain what the student did incorrectly ### Calculating the Average Atomic Mass of PotassiumA chemistry student at Agora is tasked with calculating the average atomic mass of potassium using the following data:| Isotope | Relative Abundance | Atomic Mass (amu) ||---------|--------------------|------------------|| K-39 | 93.12% | 38.964 amu || K-41 | 6.88% | 40.962 amu |Their setup and calculations are organized in the table below:| Mass (amu) | X | Relative Abundance (divided by 100) | Product ||------------|---|-------------------------------------|---------|| 38.964 | X | 0.0688 | 2.681 || 40.962 | X | 0.9312 | 38.144 |**Calculated Average Atomic Mass: 40.823 amu**However, the periodic table lists the average atomic mass of potassium as 39.098 amu.### Explanation:The student calculated the average atomic mass incorrectly. The error likely lies in the misinterpretation of relative abundances and may involve calculation mistakes. To solve the discrepancy, the student should:- Correctly convert percentages to decimals by dividing by 100.- Multiply each isotope's atomic mass by its decimal abundance.- Sum these products to find the average atomic mass.**Challenge: Identify the mistake using a Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) approach.**

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A Chemistry student at Agora is calculating the average atomic mass of Potassium using the following data. Isotope K-39 K-41 Relative abundance 93.12 % 6.88% Their setup and calculation are. Mass (amu) 38.964 40.962 Atomic Mass 38.964 amu 40.962 amu Relative Abundance (% divide by 100) 0.0688 0.9312 = 2.681 38.144 40.823 amu = The student calculated the average atomic mass to be 40.823 amu but it is 39.098 amu on the periodic table.

A Chemistry student at Agora is calculating the average atomic mass of Potassium using the following data. Isotope K-39 K-41 Relative abundance 93.12 % 6.88% Their setup and calculation are. Mass (amu) 38.964 40.962 Atomic Mass 38.964 amu 40.962 amu Relative Abundance (% divide by 100) 0.0688 0.9312 = 2.681 38.144 40.823 amu = The student calculated the average atomic mass to be 40.823 amu but it is 39.098 amu on the periodic table.

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