Answer:
35.5
Explanation:
Given parameters:
Abundance of chlorine Cl - 35 = 75%
Mass of Cl - 35 = 35
Abundance of Cl - 37 = 25%
Mass of Cl - 37 = 37
Unknown:
Relative molecular mass = ?
Solution:
The relative molecular mass of the chlorine can be deduced using the expression below:
Relative molecular mass = (abundance x mass of Cl - 35) + ( abundance x mass of Cl - 37)
Relative molecular mass = (75% x 35) + (25% x 37) = 35.5
