One of the classic ways of defining a gas in comparison to,…
One of the classic ways of defining a gas in comparison to, for example, a solid, is that the gas expands to fill all of the space in its container, whereas the solid has a fixed shape and dimension. Among the following, which represent a molecular-level explanation for this different behavior of a gas and a solid?
Read DetailsAn element has three stable isotopes with masses of 27.977 a…
An element has three stable isotopes with masses of 27.977 amu, 28.976 amu, and 29.973 amu. The heavier two isotopes have an abundance of 4.68% and 3.09%, respectively. What is the mass of the element? (Hint: There is 100% total for all three)
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