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Percentage Composition

Here are the steps to solve this problem: 1) The chemical formula is Al2(SO4)3 2) The molar mass of Al2(SO4)3 is 342.15 g/mol 3) Mass of Al = 2 x 26.98 g = 53.96 g 4) Mass of S = 3 x 32.08 g = 96.24 g 5) Mass of O = 4 x 16.00 g = 64.00 g 6) Percentage composition of Al = (53.96 g/342.15 g) x 100 = 15.78% 7) Percentage composition of S = (96.24 g/342.15 g) x 100 =

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Percentage Composition

Here are the steps to solve this problem: 1) The chemical formula is Al2(SO4)3 2) The molar mass of Al2(SO4)3 is 342.15 g/mol 3) Mass of Al = 2 x 26.98 g = 53.96 g 4) Mass of S = 3 x 32.08 g = 96.24 g 5) Mass of O = 4 x 16.00 g = 64.00 g 6) Percentage composition of Al = (53.96 g/342.15 g) x 100 = 15.78% 7) Percentage composition of S = (96.24 g/342.15 g) x 100 =

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Percentage Composition of a
Compound
Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able
to:
1. Determine the percentage composition of a
compound.
2. Solve real-life problems applying the concept of
percentage composition.
3. Appreciate the importance of percentage
composition in daily living by citing its application.
Unlocking of Difficulties
Percentage composition
- is mass percent of each element in the
compound.
% mass of element = x 100

Steps in solving percentage composition


1. Calculate the molar mass of the compound
2. Divide the total mass of each element in the
formula by the molar mass and multiply by 100.
Table salt ( NaCl) is composed of 1 atom of sodium
and 1 atom of chlorine. Given that sodium has an
atomic mass of 22.99g, and chlorine has 35.46g. What
is the percentage composition of sodium chloride?

Step 1: Calculate the molar mass of the compound


Calculate the molar mass of NaCl (Sodium chloride) given
the atomic mass of sodium (Na) = 22.10 g and chlorine (Cl)
= 35.46 g
Solution:
1 Na = 1 x 22.99 g = 22.99 g
1 Cl = 1 x 35.46 g = 35.46 g
58.45 g molar
mass of NaCl
Step 2: Divide the total mass of each element in the
formula by the molar mass and multiply by 100.
Use the formula: % mass of element = (mass of
element in the compound)/(mass of the compound) x
100

Given: the mass of Na in the compound is 22.99 g and


the mass of chlorine is 35.46 g

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Group 1 & 2: Problem-based
Learning
During pandemic, San Carlos City is placed under Enhanced
Community Quarantine and people are not allowed to go
out causing the volume of vehicles on the street to lessen as
well as the carbon emission. When it is placed into MGCQ,
the volume of vehicles suddenly increases on the street as
well as the carbon emission. As a Carloseňos thinking on the
effect of air pollution towards health, what fuel additive will
you suggest with low carbon content? Why?
• A. Butane – C4H10
• b. Octane – C8H18
Group 3 & 4 : Case-based
Learning
Over the years, soil in sugar cane field in Brgy.
Bagonbon is already depleted of nutrients and needs
fertilizer. One of the nutrients needed to replenish the
soil is nitrogen. Your father is a farmer, and you want
to help him, which among these fertilizers are you
going to choose? (show your computations to
convince your father about your choice)
a. Ammonia – NH3
b. Potassium nitrate- KNO3
Group 1 & 2
Compound Chemical Molar mass Percentage
formula composition of
Carbon
1. Ammonia NH3

2. Potassium nitrate KNO3

Group 3 & 4
Compound Chemical Molar mass Percentage
formula composition of
Nitrogen
1. Butane C4H10
2. Octane C8H18
Percentage Composition
- percent by mass of each element in a
compound.
Steps in Determining the Percent Composition of an
Element
1. Calculate the molar mass of the compound
2. Divide the total mass of each element in the
formula by the molar mass and multiply by 100
1. The presence of Sulfur dioxide SO 2 in the atmosphere
causes acid rain. What is the mass percentage of sulfur?
(sulfur = 32.08 g; oxygen = 16.00 g) (Molar mass of SO 2 =
64.08 g)
A. 40 % B. 45% C. 50% D. 55%

2. Aluminum sulfite Al2 (SO3)3. is compound used for


making cement. Given that the atomic mass of the
following elements is: Aluminum = 26.98 g, Sulfur = 32.08
g, Oxygen = 16.00 g. Which element has the highest
mass percentage composition?
A. Aluminum B. Oxygen C. Sulfur D. Sulfate
3. Calcium carbide (CaC2) or locally known as
“kalburo” is used as an agent to hasten the ripening
process of fruits. What element has the least mass
percentage composition for this compound?
A. Aluminum B. Calcium C. Carbon D. Sulfate

II. Solve for the percent composition.


4-5. Hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2) or commonly known
as agua oxinada is used as antiseptic to prevent skin
infection. Given that the atomic mass of
hydrogen=1.01g, oxygen=16.0g, and has a molar
mass of 34.01g/mol, solve for the mass percentage
composition of each element. Show your solution.
Assignment
Search about the ingredients used in making
instant black coffee (nescafe). Express your
stand through editorial writing on whether black
coffee is healthy to drink or not based on its
nutritional composition. Support your answer
with the percentage composition of components
that makes the coffee healthy or not.
Aluminum sulfate Al2 (SO4)3 is composed
of 2 atoms of aluminum, 3 atoms of sulfur
and 4 atoms of oxygen. Given that the
atomic mass of the following elements is:
Aluminum = 26.98 g, Sulfur = 32.08 g,
Oxygen = 16.00 g. Which element has
the highest mass percentage
composition?

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