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Natural chlorine consists of two isotopes : 75% `""_(17)^(35)Cl and 25% ""_(17)^(37)Cl`. Calculate the average atomic mass of chlorine .

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To calculate the average atomic mass of chlorine given its isotopes, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the isotopes and their percentages Natural chlorine consists of two isotopes: - Isotope 1: \(_{17}^{35}\text{Cl}\) with a mass of 35 and a percentage of 75% - Isotope 2: \(_{17}^{37}\text{Cl}\) with a mass of 37 and a percentage of 25% ### Step 2: Use the formula for average atomic mass ...
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