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The two isotopes of chlorine are 3517Cl and 3717Cl. Which isotope is the most abundant?

The two isotopes of chlorine are 3517Cl and 3717Cl. Which isotope is the most abundant?
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The two isotopes of chlorine are 3517Cl and 3717Cl. Which isotope is the most abundant?

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  • The most abundant isotope is ³⁵Cl₁₇.
  • Since the average atomic mass of Cl is 35.45 g/mole, so the most abundant one is that one near this number, ³⁵Cl₁₇.
  • ³⁵Cl₁₇ is found by 75 % and ³⁷Cl₁₇ is found by 25 % by a ratio 3:1.

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