Chromium has an atomic mass of 51.9961 u and consists of

Last updated: 7/31/2022

Chromium has an atomic mass of 51.9961 u and consists of four isotopes, 50 Cr, 52Cr, 53Cr, and 54Cr. The 52Cr isotope has a natural abundance of 83.79% and an atomic mass of 51.9405 u. The 54Cr isotope has a natural abundance of 2.37% and an atomic mass of 53.9389 u. The natural abundances of the 50 Cr and 53Cr isotopes exist in a ratio of 0.4579:1, and the 50 Cr isotope has an atomic mass of 49.9460 u. Determine the atomic mass of the 53Cr.