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The relative abundance of `""^(12)C and ""^(13)C` are respectively 98.892 and 1.108. If the atomic masses of `""^(12)C and ""^(13)C` are 12 u and 13.0035 u, respectively, calculate the average atomic mass of carbon.

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To calculate the average atomic mass of carbon based on the relative abundances and atomic masses of its isotopes, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the given values - Relative abundance of \(^{12}C\) = 98.892 - Relative abundance of \(^{13}C\) = 1.108 - Atomic mass of \(^{12}C\) = 12 u - Atomic mass of \(^{13}C\) = 13.0035 u ...
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