To find the percent composition of NaHCO3 in a sample, you would calculate the mass of NaHCO3 in the sample divided by the total mass of the sample, then multiply by 100 to get the percentage.
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To find the percent by mass of a compound in a given sample, you need to divide the mass of the compound by the total mass of the sample and then multiply by 100. This will give you the percentage of the compound in the sample.
No, knowing the formula of a compound is necessary in order to calculate its percent composition. The percent composition is calculated by dividing the mass of each element in the compound by the total molar mass of the compound, which requires knowing the formula to determine the number of atoms of each element present.
Yes, all pure samples of a given compound will have the same percent composition because the percent composition of a compound is a fixed ratio of the elements in that compound. This ratio is determined by the chemical formula of the compound.
To determine the molecular formula from the given molar mass and percent composition, you can follow these steps: Convert the percent composition to grams for each element present in the compound. Calculate the number of moles of each element using the molar mass and the grams of each element. Divide the moles of each element by the smallest number of moles to get the mole ratio. Use the mole ratio to determine the empirical formula. Calculate the empirical formula mass and compare it to the given molar mass to find the multiplier needed to get the molecular formula.
No, mixing C2H4O2 and NaHCO2 is not a physical change as it does not alter the chemical composition of the substances involved. It would simply be a physical mixing or dissolution of the two compounds.