8. The mass spectra below is for the hypochlorite ion, CIO. Oxygen has only one stable isotope, which has a mass of 16 amu. Relative abundance 40 45 50 55 a. How many neutrons does the most common isotope of chlorine have? Using the spectra, calculate the average mass of the hypochlorite ion. b. C. Does the negative charge on the ion affect the spectra? Justify your answer. d. The negative charge in the ion is located around the oxygen atom. Speculate as to why.

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8. The mass spectra below is for the hypochlorite ion, CIO. Oxygen has only one stable isotope, which
has a mass of 16 amu.
Relative
abundance
40
45
50
55
a. How many neutrons does the most common isotope of chlorine have?
Using the spectra, calculate the average mass of the hypochlorite ion.
b.
c. Does the negative charge on the ion affect the spectra? Justify your answer.
d. The negative charge in the ion is located around the oxygen atom. Speculate as to why.
Transcribed Image Text:8. The mass spectra below is for the hypochlorite ion, CIO. Oxygen has only one stable isotope, which has a mass of 16 amu. Relative abundance 40 45 50 55 a. How many neutrons does the most common isotope of chlorine have? Using the spectra, calculate the average mass of the hypochlorite ion. b. c. Does the negative charge on the ion affect the spectra? Justify your answer. d. The negative charge in the ion is located around the oxygen atom. Speculate as to why.
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