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Interpretation:
The mass of oxygen and the percent by mass of each element in the sample of
Concept introduction:
The mass percent of any element in a compound can be calculated by taking percent ratio of mass of that element to the compound.
Answer to Problem 11STP
The mass of oxygen contained in the sample is
Explanation of Solution
Now,
Mass percent of Calcium
Mass percent of Carbon
Mass percent of Oxygen
Thus, the mass of oxygen contained in the sample is
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