Chapter 2, Problem 50E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of different HCl molecules possible from the combination of ³⁵Cl, ³⁷Cl, ²H and ³H atoms need to be deduced

Concept introduction:

1. Atoms are composed of fundamental subatomic particles: protons, neutrons and electrons and are characterized by atomic mass and atomic number.

Atomic mass = number of protons + number of neutrons.

Atomic number = number of protons = number of electrons.

2. Isotopes are atoms of the same element which have the same atomic number but different atomic masses.

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The first and second most abundant isotope of the possible HCl molecules needs to be identified.

Concept introduction:

1. Isotopes are atoms of the same element which have the same atomic number but different atomic masses.
2. Isotopic abundance refers to the amount of a particular isotope present in a given element or a compound.