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Calculate the percent by mass of the element listed first in the formulas for each of the following compounds.
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i>copper(I) bromide,
i>iron(II) chloride,
i>iron(III) chloride,
i>cobalt(II) iodide,
i>cobalt(III) iodide,
i>tin(II) oxide,
i>tin(IV)oxide,
(a)
Interpretation:
The percent by mass of element listed first in the formula of a compound should be calculated.
Concept Introduction:
A chemical compound is a collection of several atoms. Molar masses of each atom collectively provide the molar mass of that compound.
Mass fraction for a given element can be converted into mass percent by multiplying
Answer to Problem 48QAP
Explanation of Solution
A chemical compound is a collection of several atoms. Molar masses of each and every atom collectively provide the molar mass of that compound.
Mass fraction for a given element can be converted into mass percent by multiplying
Mass of the copper present in
Mass percent of
(b)
Interpretation:
The percent by mass of element listed first in the formula of a compound should be calculated.
Concept Introduction:
A chemical compound is a collection of several atoms. Molar masses of each atom collectively provide the molar mass of that compound.
Mass fraction for a given element can be converted into mass percent by multiplying
Answer to Problem 48QAP
Explanation of Solution
Mass of the copper present in
Mass percent of
(c)
Interpretation:
The percent by mass of element listed first in the formula of a compound should be calculated.
Concept Introduction:
A chemical compound is a collection of several atoms. Molar masses of each atom collectively provide the molar mass of that compound.
Mass fraction for a given element can be converted into mass percent by multiplying
Answer to Problem 48QAP
Explanation of Solution
Mass of the carbon present in
Mass percent of
(d)
Interpretation:
The percent by mass of element listed first in the formula of a compound should be calculated.
Concept Introduction:
A chemical compound is a collection of several atoms. Molar masses of each atom collectively provide the molar mass of that compound.
Mass fraction for a given element can be converted into mass percent by multiplying
Answer to Problem 48QAP
Explanation of Solution
Mass of the iron present in
Mass percent of
(e)
Interpretation:
The percent by mass of element listed first in the formula of a compound should be calculated.
Concept Introduction:
A chemical compound is a collection of several atoms. Molar masses of each atom collectively provide the molar mass of that compound.
Mass fraction for a given element can be converted into mass percent by multiplying
Answer to Problem 48QAP
Explanation of Solution
Mass of the cobalt present in
Mass percent of
(f)
Interpretation:
The percent by mass of element listed first in the formula of a compound should be calculated.
Concept Introduction:
A chemical compound is a collection of several atoms. Molar masses of each atom collectively provide the molar mass of that compound.
Mass fraction for a given element can be converted into mass percent by multiplying
Answer to Problem 48QAP
Explanation of Solution
Mass of the cobalt present in
Mass percent of
(g)
Interpretation:
The percent by mass of element listed first in the formula of a compound should be calculated.
Concept Introduction:
A chemical compound is a collection of several atoms. Molar masses of each atom collectively provide the molar mass of that compound.
Mass fraction for a given element can be converted into mass percent by multiplying
Answer to Problem 48QAP
Explanation of Solution
Mass of the tin present in
Mass percent of
(h)
Interpretation:
The percent by mass of element listed first in the formula of a compound should be calculated.
Concept Introduction:
A chemical compound is a collection of several atoms. Molar masses of each atom collectively provide the molar mass of that compound.
Mass fraction for a given element can be converted into mass percent by multiplying
Answer to Problem 48QAP
Explanation of Solution
Mass of the tin present in
Mass percent of
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