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**Understanding Percent Composition:**

Percent composition refers to the mass percent of each element in a compound.

**Formula:**

\[ \text{mass percent} = \left( \frac{\text{mass of element}}{\text{mass of compound}} \right) \times 100\% \]

**Example:**

For water (\( \text{H}_2\text{O} \)), the percent composition is:

- 11.2% hydrogen, as it comprises mass from 2 hydrogen atoms.
- 88.8% oxygen, from the single oxygen atom.

**Note:** The periodic table can be useful when performing these calculations. Access it by clicking the "Tools" link in the upper right corner of the page.

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**Interactive Exercise:**

**Part A:**

A hydrocarbon is a compound that contains mostly carbon and hydrogen. Calculate the percent composition (by mass) of the following hydrocarbon: \( \text{C}_3\text{H}_8 \).

- Enter the percentages of carbon and hydrogen numerically to four significant figures, separated by commas.

**Input Box:**

- **Field 1:** carbon, hydrogen  _______ %

**Buttons:**

- Submit
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**Part B:**

A certain metal hydroxide, \( \text{M}(\text{OH})_2 \), contains 32.8% oxygen by mass. What is the identity of the metal \( \text{M} \)?

- Enter the full name of the element.

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Transcribed Image Text:**Transcription of Educational Text and Interactive Elements:** --- **Understanding Percent Composition:** Percent composition refers to the mass percent of each element in a compound. **Formula:** \[ \text{mass percent} = \left( \frac{\text{mass of element}}{\text{mass of compound}} \right) \times 100\% \] **Example:** For water (\( \text{H}_2\text{O} \)), the percent composition is: - 11.2% hydrogen, as it comprises mass from 2 hydrogen atoms. - 88.8% oxygen, from the single oxygen atom. **Note:** The periodic table can be useful when performing these calculations. Access it by clicking the "Tools" link in the upper right corner of the page. --- **Interactive Exercise:** **Part A:** A hydrocarbon is a compound that contains mostly carbon and hydrogen. Calculate the percent composition (by mass) of the following hydrocarbon: \( \text{C}_3\text{H}_8 \). - Enter the percentages of carbon and hydrogen numerically to four significant figures, separated by commas. **Input Box:** - **Field 1:** carbon, hydrogen _______ % **Buttons:** - Submit - Previous Answers --- **Part B:** A certain metal hydroxide, \( \text{M}(\text{OH})_2 \), contains 32.8% oxygen by mass. What is the identity of the metal \( \text{M} \)? - Enter the full name of the element. **End of Page Information:** - Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education Inc. All rights reserved. - Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Permissions | Contact Us **Weather Note:** 88°F Mostly cloudy - 3:22 PM ---
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