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CaHeK987
2 months ago
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Solve without using a calculator. Substance ab2 is 60.0% a by mass. What is the percent a by mass for substance ab?

Chemistry
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Tems11 [2.7K]2 months ago
5 0
The proportion of component A by mass for substance AB is given by 75%. Further explanation According to Proust's Comparative Law, compounds are made from elements that maintain the same Mass Comparison, ensuring that compounds have a consistent ratio of elements. The empirical formula presents the mole ratio of elements forming a compound. In the case of substance AB₂, 60.0% of its mass is attributed to A. For instance, if the mass of AB₂ is 100 grams, then the mass of A would be 60 grams, and the mass of B would be 40 grams, divided according to the coefficient in compound AB₂ which is 2, leading to 20 grams. Thus, for compound AB, the total mass is the sum of mass A and mass B, which equals 60 grams plus 20 grams, resulting in a total mass of 80 grams. Consequently, the percentage of compound A calculates to (60: 80) = 75%.
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