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Rutherford Gold Foil Experiment
2. Atoms & Elements / Rutherford Gold Foil Experiment / Problem 6

The mass spectrum for the stable isotopes of iron (54Fe, 56Fe, 57Fe, and 58Fe) is shown below. 

Bar graph showing the relative number of iron isotopes: 54Fe, 56Fe, 57Fe, and 58Fe.

Calculate the average atomic mass of iron using the data above and compare it with the periodic table value. 

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