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Question 7
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A deep-space probe retrieves a dust sample from a comet's tail. Mass spectrometry analysis of the silicon content in the silicate minerals reveals the presence of three isotopes:

  • 92.21% of the atoms are silicon-28
  • 4.70% of the atoms are silicon-29
  • 3.09% of the atoms are silicon-30

Calculate the relative atomic mass (ArA_rAr​) of silicon in this cometary sample. Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

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