Did you mean the atomic mass?
<span>The correct answer is that an ionic bond forms between charged particles. To form this bond, the particles transfer valence electrons (those in the outermost orbit). Specifically, in ionic bonding, the metal atom loses its electrons (thus becoming positive) and the nonmetal atom gains electrons (thus becoming negative).</span>
<em>Acetic acid, HC2H3O2</em>
First, calculate for the molar mass of acetic acid as shown below.
M = 1 + 2(12) + 3(1) + 2(16) = 60 g
Then, calculating for the percentages of each element.
<em> Hydrogen:</em>
P1 = ((4)(1)/60)(100%) = <em>6.67%</em>
<em> Carbon:</em>
P2 = ((2)(12)/60)(100%) = <em>40%</em>
<em>Oxygen</em>
P3 =((2)(16) / 60)(100%) = <em>53.33%</em>
<em>Glucose, C6H12O6</em>
The molar mass of glucose is as calculated below,
6(12) + 12(1) + 6(16) = 180
The percentages of the elements are as follow,
<em> Hydrogen:</em>
P1 = (12/180)(100%) = <em>6.67%</em>
<em>Carbon:</em>
P2 = ((6)(12) / 180)(100%) = <em>40%</em>
<em>Oxygen:</em>
P3 = ((6)(16) / 180)(100%) = <em>53.33%</em>
b. Since the empirical formula of the given substances are just the same and can be written as CH2O then, the percentages of each element composing them will just be equal.
