Answer:
The mass percent of potassium is 39%
Option C is correct
Explanation:
Step 1: Data given
Atomic mass of K = 39.10 g/mol
Atomic mass of H = 1.01 g/mol
Atomic mass of C = 12.01 g/mol
Atomic mass of O = 16.0 g/mol
Step 2: Calculate molar mass of KHCO3
Molar mass KHCO3 = 39.10 + 12.01 + 1.01 + 3*16.0
Molar mass KHCO3 = 100.12 g/mol
Step 3: Calculate mass percent of potassium (K)
%K = (atomic mass of K / molar mass of KHCO3) * 100%
%K = (39.10 / 100.12) * 100%
%K = 39.05 %
The mass percent of potassium is 39%
Option C is correct
