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How many c-13 atoms are present, on average, in a 2.3000Ã104-atom sample of carbon?

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Answer:

¹³C Atoms = 246

Solution:

The Natural Abundance of Carbon Isotopes is as follow;

¹²C Natural Abundance = 98.93 %

¹³C Natural Abundance = 1.07 %

¹⁴C Natural Abundance = 1 ppt

The Number of ¹³C atoms is calculated as,

¹³C Atoms = (2.3 × 10⁴ × 1.07 %) ÷ 100 %

¹³C Atoms = 246

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