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A mass spectrometer has determined the mass and abundances of all isotopes of an unknown element. The first isotope has a mass of 38.96amu (93.28%) and the second a mass of 40.96amu (6.72%). Calculate the average atomic mass and identify the unknown element, WRITE ONLY THE SYMBOL FOR YOUR ANSWER.

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Answer:

I believe it is Potassium (K)

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I did the math on a calculator and it was the closest atomic mass to potassium.

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