Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The molar mass of the compound
(a)
Explanation of Solution
The given compound is
Mass of lead is
Mass of sulfur is
Molar mass of
Then,
Mass percent of
Mass percent of
(b)
Interpretation:
The molar mass of the given compound
(b)
Explanation of Solution
The given compound is
Mass of carbon is
Mass of hydrogen is
Molar mass of
Then,
Mass percent of
Mass percent of
(c)
Interpretation:
The molar mass of the given compound
(c)
Explanation of Solution
The given compound is
Mass of carbon is
Mass of hydrogen is
Mass of oxygen is
Molar mass of
Then,
Mass percent of
Mass percent of
Mass percent of
(d)
Interpretation:
The molar mass of the given compound
(d)
Explanation of Solution
The given compound is
Mass of nitrogen is
Mass of hydrogen is
Mass of oxygen is
Molar mass of
Then,
Mass percent of
Mass percent of
Mass percent of
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