Chapter 12, Problem 35P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Based on the given options, the most abundant element present in a typical glass window must be identified both in terms of atom percent and mass percent

Concept Introduction:

• Atom percent is the ratio of a the number of atoms of a particular atom relative to all the atoms in a sample
• Weight percent is the ratio of the weight of a particular atom relative to the weight of the entire sample.