It is commonly assumed that the isotopic abundances of a particular element are independent of the source of the element. If isotopic abundance does vary with location what is the consequence of that observation?
A) Nothing, the observation is totally unimportant.
B) The atomic weight determined for the element will depend on the source from which the element was obtained.
C) The chemical behavior of the element will depend on the source from which the element was obtained.
D) The atomic weight and the chemical behavior of the element will depend on the source from which the element was obtained.

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If isotopic abundance varies with location, the atomic weight of the element will vary depending on the source, as atomic weight is calculated based on the relative abundances of isotopes.

It Is Commonly Assumed That the Isotopic Abundances of a Particular