Percent Composition

Percent Composition

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Chemistry

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is percent composition?

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Percent composition is the percentage by mass of each element in a compound, calculated by dividing the mass of the element by the total mass of the compound and multiplying by 100.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you calculate the percent composition of an element in a compound?

Back

To calculate the percent composition of an element, use the formula: (mass of the element in 1 mole of the compound / molar mass of the compound) x 100.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the percent composition of Cl in HClO3?

Back

The percent composition of Cl in HClO3 is approximately 42%.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the compound Li3P, which element has a greater percent composition?

Back

Phosphorus has a greater percent composition than lithium in Li3P.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the percent composition of bromine in MgBr2?

Back

The percent composition of bromine in MgBr2 is 87%.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you find the total atomic mass of a compound?

Back

To find the total atomic mass of a compound, sum the atomic masses of all the atoms present in the chemical formula.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula for calculating the percent composition of a compound?

Back

Percent Composition = (mass of element / total mass of compound) x 100.

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