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JAMB Chemistry 2014 Objective — Question 10

Question 10 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A silicon-containing ore has 92% ²⁸Si, 5% ²⁹Si and 3% ³⁰Si. Calculate the relative atomic mass of the silicon.

  • A. 28.00
  • B. 14.00
  • C. 29.00
  • D. 28.11Correct

Explanation

R.A.M = (28×92)/100 + (29×5)/100 + (30×3)/100 = 25.76+1.45+0.9 = 28.11.

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