The two naturally occurring isotopes of antimony are ¹2¹ Sb and 123Sb whose exact isotopic masses are 120.904 amu and 122.904 amu respectively. If the average atomic mass of Sb is 121.8 amu determine the percentage abundances of both isotopes. Show all your work and report your answer to appropriate significant figures.

The two naturally occurring isotopes of antimony are ¹2¹ Sb and 123Sb whose exact isotopic masses are 120.904 amu and 122.904 amu respectively. If the average atomic mass of Sb is 121.8 amu determine the percentage abundances of both isotopes. Show all your work and report your answer to appropriate significant figures.

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