General Chemistry (4th Edition)

Published by University Science Books
ISBN 10: 1891389602
ISBN 13: 978-1-89138-960-3

Chapter 2 Atoms and Molecules - Problems - Page 72: 17

Answer

Mass percentages of potassium in potassium cyanide = 60.02% Mass percentages of carbon in potassium cyanide = 18.45% Mass percentages of nitrogen in potassium cyanide = 21.54%

Work Step by Step

Mass percentages of potassium in potassium cyanide = Mass of Potassium / Mass of Potassium Cyanide x 100 Mass percentages of Carbon in potassium cyanide = Mass of Carbon / Mass of Potassium Cyanide x 100 Mass percentages of Nitrogen in potassium cyanide = Mass of Nitrogen / Mass of Potassium Cyanide x 100
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