Chemistry: Matter and Change
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A 2.00 g sample of unknown hydrocarbon is found to contain 1.50 g of carbon and 0.50 g of hydrogen. What is the compound’s percent composition by mass?

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- 75% carbon, 25% hydrogen
- 25% carbon, 75% hydrogen
- 50% carbon, 50% hydrogen
- 67% carbon, 33% hydrogen
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Transcribed Image Text:**Problem:** A 2.00 g sample of unknown hydrocarbon is found to contain 1.50 g of carbon and 0.50 g of hydrogen. What is the compound’s percent composition by mass? **Options:** Select the correct answer below: - 75% carbon, 25% hydrogen - 25% carbon, 75% hydrogen - 50% carbon, 50% hydrogen - 67% carbon, 33% hydrogen
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