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Percent Composition Formula

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What does the percent composition of a compound represent?

The total amount of an element present in the compound

The ratio of the total mass of an element to the molecular mass of the compound (correct)

The molecular mass of the compound

The number of atoms in the compound

How is the molecular mass of a compound calculated?

By summing the atomic masses of all its atoms (correct)

By multiplying the number of atoms by their stoichiometric ratios

By dividing the mass of each atom by the total mass of the compound

By multiplying the atomic masses by the number of moles

What is involved in determining the percent composition of a compound?

Calculating the ratio of oxygen to hydrogen

Dividing the molecular mass by 100

Finding the total mass of each element present (correct)

Adding the atomic masses of all elements in the compound

In finding the percent composition, what should be equal to 100 for a compound?

The sum of percent compositions of all individual elements Signup and view all the answers

How does one calculate the molecular mass of a compound?

By adding the atomic masses of all constituent atoms Signup and view all the answers

What should be multiplied by 100 to represent percent composition?

The total mass/amount of an element in a compound Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the sum of percent compositions in a compound to equal 100?

To account for all mass in the compound Signup and view all the answers

What is the atomic mass of hydrogen (H)?

1.00784 amu Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the sum of the percent compositions of all elements in a compound to be equal to 100%?

To confirm the correctness of the calculation Signup and view all the answers

What is the empirical formula of a compound with 57.48 % sodium (Na), 39.99 % oxygen (O), and 2.52 % hydrogen (H)?

NaOH Signup and view all the answers

In determining the empirical formula, why are the values obtained in moles divided by the smallest value?

To simplify to whole number ratios Signup and view all the answers

Why does percent composition play a crucial role in the construction industry?

To ensure proper proportions of components in concrete mixes Signup and view all the answers

What does the empirical formula represent in a compound?

The simplest whole-number ratio of atoms in a molecule Signup and view all the answers

Why is converting grams to moles necessary when determining the empirical formula of a compound?

To simplify calculations and enable ratio comparisons Signup and view all the answers

How does comparing theoretical and experimental percent compositions help determine purity?

By identifying impurities as any deviations from 100% Signup and view all the answers