The average atomic mass of copper is 63.546 amu. It is composed of copper-63 and copper-65 isotopes. The natural abundance of copper-63 (62.9296 amu) is 69.17%. Show how the natural abundance of copper-65 (64.9278 amu) can be determined two different ways from the given information.
Atomic Structure
The basic structure of an atom is defined as the component-level of atomic structure of an atom. Precisely speaking an atom consists of three major subatomic particles which are protons, neutrons, and electrons. Many theories have been stated for explaining the structure of an atom.
Shape of the D Orbital
Shapes of orbitals are an approximate representation of boundaries in space for finding electrons occupied in that respective orbital. D orbitals are known to have a clover leaf shape or dumbbell inside where electrons can be found.
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The average atomic mass of copper is 63.546
The natural abundance of copper-63 (62.9296 amu) is 69.17%
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The natural abundance of copper-65 (64.9278 amu) in two different ways.
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