An imaginary element Xq consists of two isotopes having masses of 100.0 amu and 102.0 amu. A sample of Xq was found to contain 20.0% of the 100Xq isotope and 80.0% of the 102Xq. Calculate the atomic weight of Xq.

An imaginary element Xq consists of two isotopes having masses of 100.0 amu and 102.0 amu. A sample of Xq was found to contain 20.0% of the 100Xq isotope and 80.0% of the 102Xq. Calculate the atomic weight of Xq.

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