Chapter 4, Problem 96E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The other isotope of bromine, having equal abundance as that of ${}^{\text{79}}\text{Br}$, is to be estimated on the basis of the atomic mass of bromine $\left(\text{80}\text{amu}\right)$.

Concept introduction:

The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of protons present in it. It is denoted by the symbol Z. The sum of the number of protons and neutrons of an element is known as the atomic mass of the element. The elements, having the same atomic number but different atomic masses, are known as isotopes.