Chemistry: Principles and Reactions
Chemistry: Principles and Reactions
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ISBN: 9781305079373
Author: William L. Masterton, Cecile N. Hurley
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 20, Problem 41QAP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The composition of the mixture should be determined.

Concept introduction:

The moles of any compound or element can be calculated by given formula:

n=mM

Where, n is number of moles, m is mass of the substance and M is molar mass of the substance.

The mass % composition formula is used as:

Mass Percent=mass of elementtotal mass of compound×100

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