5.1 Flashcards
1
Q
How do you find the percent composition of each element in a compound
A
The % composition of each element is the mass of that element divided by the molar mass times 100.
2
Q
how do you calculate percent
A
the number of the part you are interested in over the total number of parts. times 100
3
Q
what is important to remember for finding the percent composition of each part of a whole
A
they must together equal 100%