Chemistry
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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations
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**10.** Analysis of a metal chloride XCl\(_3\) shows that it contains 67.2 percent Cl by mass. Calculate the molar mass of X, and identify the element.
**Answer:** Cr, Molar Mass 52.0 g/mol
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**11.** A mixture of NaBr and Na\(_2\)SO\(_4\) contains 29.96 percent Na by mass. Calculate the percent by mass of each compound in the mixture.
**Answer:** 24.10% NaBr and 75.90% Na\(_2\)SO\(_4\) approximately
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**12.** A mixture of CuSO\(_4\)·5H\(_2\)O and MgSO\(_4\)·7H\(_2\)O is heated until all the water is lost. If 5.020 g of the mixture gives 2.988 g of the anhydrous salts, what is the percent by mass of CuSO\(_4\)·5H\(_2\)O in the mixture?
**Answer:** 70.70% approximately
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**Empirical Formula and Molecular Formula**
**13a.** An organic compound consists of 40.00% C, 6.667% H, and 53.33% O by mass. The molar mass of the compound is 180 g/mol. What is its molecular formula?
**Answer:** C\(_6\)H\(_12\)O\(_6\)
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This problem set is designed to enhance your understanding of chemical compositions and calculations related to molar masses, percentages, and molecular formulas.
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