Chemistry (4th Edition)

Published by McGraw-Hill Publishing Company
ISBN 10: 0078021529
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-152-7

Chapter 3 - Questions and Problems - Page 118: 3.12

Answer

C:$$ 88.16 \% $$ H:$$11.84 \% $$

Work Step by Step

1. Count the amount of black spheres (Carbons) and white spheres (Hydrogens). $$C_{10}H_{16}$$ 2. Calculate the percent composition by mass. $ C_{10}H_{16} $ : ( 1.008 $\times$ 16 )+ ( 12.01 $\times$ 10 )= 136.23 g/mol C:$$\frac{( 12.01 \times 10 )}{136.23 } \times 100\% = 88.16 \% $$ H:$$\frac{( 1.008 \times 16 )}{136.23 } \times 100\% = 11.84 \% $$
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