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What is percent composition in chemistry?

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Percent composition is the percentage by mass of each element in a compound, calculated by dividing the mass of each element by the total mass of the compound and multiplying by 100.

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How do you calculate the percent composition of an element in a compound?

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To calculate the percent composition of an element, use the formula: (mass of the element in 1 mole of the compound / molar mass of the compound) x 100.

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What is the percent composition by mass of magnesium in MgSO4?

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20%.

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What is the percent by mass of magnesium in MgO?

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60%.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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In the compound CO, which element has a greater percent composition by mass, carbon or oxygen?

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Oxygen.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is the percent composition of carbon and hydrogen in benzene (C6H6)?

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C = 92.2%; H = 7.8%.

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How do you find the molar mass of a compound?

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The molar mass of a compound is found by summing the atomic masses of all the atoms in its chemical formula.

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What is the percent composition of calcium and chlorine in CaCl2?

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Ca: 36.11%; Cl: 63.88%.

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Why is percent composition important in chemistry?

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Percent composition is important for determining the purity of a substance, calculating yields in reactions, and understanding the proportions of elements in compounds.

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What is the formula for calculating the mass percent of an element?

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Mass percent = (mass of element in sample / total mass of sample) x 100.