1. Determine the percent composition of the following: a. A scientist analyzes a 50.0g sample and finds that it contains 13.3g of potassium, 17.7g of chromium and another element. Later the scientist learns that the sample is potassium dichromate, K2Cr207. Calculate the percentage composition. b. NH4NO3 c. Sulfuric acid

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1. Determine the percent composition of the following:
a. A scientist analyzes a 50.0g sample and finds that it contains 13.3g of potassium, 17.7g of
chromium and another element. Later the scientist Ilearns that the sample is potassium
dichromate, K2Cr207. Calculate the percentage composition.
b. NH4NO3
c. Sulfuric acid
Transcribed Image Text:1. Determine the percent composition of the following: a. A scientist analyzes a 50.0g sample and finds that it contains 13.3g of potassium, 17.7g of chromium and another element. Later the scientist Ilearns that the sample is potassium dichromate, K2Cr207. Calculate the percentage composition. b. NH4NO3 c. Sulfuric acid
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