If isotopic distribution of c-12 & c-14 is 98% &2% respectively calculate 5he no. Of c-14 atoms in 12 gm of carbon
Kanak Pitalia
9 Years agoGrade 11
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Vikas TU
9 Years ago
12 gms means 1 mole of carbon atoms in total => Na. Let x be the C-12 no. of atoms then C-14 would have (Na – x) Therfore, ((98*x + (Na – x)*2)/100) = Na 98x + 2Na – 2x = 100Na 96x = 98Na x = 98Na/96 and for C-14 it would be => 98Na/96 – Na=> 2Na/96