Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions - Exercises - Page 75: 2.37b

Answer

The label for the x-axis should be 'Atomic Mass (amu)' and the label for the y-axis should be 'Signal Intensity'.

Work Step by Step

Signal intensity is being quantified, so that is why it can be found on the y-axis. It is dependent on atomic mass, so the x-axis must be amu.
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