The three stable isotopes of neon:

2010Ne, 2110Ne and 2210Ne, have respective abundances of 90.51%, 0.27%, and 9.22%. The atomic masses of the three isotopes are 19.99 u, 20.99 u and 21.99 u, respectively. Obtain the average atomic mass of neon.


The atomic mass and abundance of 20Ne10 is m1 = 19.99 u, n1 = 90.51%

The atomic mass and abundance of 21Ne10 is m2 = 20.99 u, n2 = 0.27%


The atomic mass and abundance of 22Ne10 is m3 = 21.99 u, n3 = 9.22%


Mass = =


Hence average atomic mass of Neon =


= u


= 20.1771 u


Average atomic mass of Neon = 20.1771u


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