The mass spectrum of a sample of a pure element is shown above. Based on the data, the peak at 26amu represents an isotope of which of the following elements?
A) Al with 13 neutrons
B) Mg with 14 neutrons
C) Fe with 26 neutrons
D) Ti with 26 neutrons

The mass spectrum of a sample of a pure element is shown above Based on the data the peak at 26amu represents an isotope of which of the following elements A Al class=

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The correct answer is option B: Mg with 14 neutrons

The mass spectrum shows the charge to mass ratio of atoms. I can be used to sort the isotopes of an element.

Isotopy is a phenomenon in which atoms of the same element have the same atomic number but different mass numbers.

The mass spectrum of atoms separates atoms on the basis of charge to mass ratio of the isotopes.

The isotopes of magnesium are;  24Mg atom which has 12 neutrons 25Mg which has 13 neutrons, and  26Mg which has 14 neutrons.

Hence, the peak at 26amu represents 26Mg which has 14 neutrons.

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