Chapter SH, Problem 24.3APP

To determine

To express: Stainless steel as a percentage of chromium.

Answer to Problem 24.3APP

Percentage of chromium in stainless steel is $\underset{\_}{17\%}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Amount of iron in stainless steel = $30.0\text{g}$

Amount of chromium in stainless steel = $6.8\text{g}$

Amount of nickel in stainless steel = $3.2\text{g}$

Calculation:

Total mass = $30.0+6.8+3.2=40\text{g}$

Percentage of chromium is calculated as:

  $\frac{6.8\text{g}}{40\text{ g}}\times 100=17\%$

Conclusion:

Percentage of chromium in stainless steel is $\underset{\_}{17\%}$ .