Question

What is the percentage composition for H2O in this compound Al(OH)3.2H2O?

Answer 1

Answer:

32.73%

Explanation:

To solve this problem, first find the molar mass of Al(OH)₃.2H₂O

 Atomic mass of Al  = 27g/mol

                            O = 16g/mol

                            H  = 1g/mol

Molar mass = 27 + 3(16 + 1) + 2(2(1) + 16)

                    = 27 + 51 + 36

                   = 114g/mol

Percentage composition  = $\frac{36}{114}$ x 100 = 32.73%