A 100. g sample of a carcinogenic organic solvent is composed of 92.30% carbon and 7.69% hydrogen. Its approximate molecular mass was found to be 78 u. How many moles of carbon are in this sample? Note the significant digits.

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A 100. g sample of a carcinogenic organic solvent is composed of 92.30% carbon and 7.69%
hydrogen. Its approximate molecular mass was found to be 78 u.
How many moles of carbon are in this sample?
Note the significant digits.
Transcribed Image Text:A 100. g sample of a carcinogenic organic solvent is composed of 92.30% carbon and 7.69% hydrogen. Its approximate molecular mass was found to be 78 u. How many moles of carbon are in this sample? Note the significant digits.
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