Chapter SH, Problem 24.1APP

To determine

To calculate: Mass of gold in the earring.

Answer to Problem 24.1APP

Mass of gold is $\underset{\_}{5\text{g}}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Mass of $\text{14-karat}$ gold earring = $10\text{ g}$

Calculation:

Percentage of gold in a $\text{14-karat}$ gold earring = $\text{50\%}$

Mass of gold in the earring is calculated as:

  $\begin{array}{l}\text{ 50\% of 10 g}\\ \text{=}\frac{50}{100}\text{ of 10g}\\ \text{= 5}\text{g}\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Mass of gold is $\underset{\_}{5\text{g}}$ .