Answer:
63.05% of MgCO3.3H2O by mass
Explanation:
<em>of MgCO3.3H2O in the mixture?</em>
The difference in masses after heating the mixture = Mass of water. With the mass of water we can find its moles and the moles and mass of MgCO3.3H2O to find the mass percent as follows:
<em>Mass water:</em>
3.883g - 2.927g = 0.956g water
<em>Moles water -18.01g/mol-</em>
0.956g water * (1mol/18.01g) = 0.05308 moles H2O.
<em>Moles MgCO3.3H2O:</em>
0.05308 moles H2O * (1mol MgCO3.3H2O / 3mol H2O) =
0.01769 moles MgCO3.3H2O
<em>Mass MgCO3.3H2O -Molar mass: 138.3597g/mol-</em>
0.01769 moles MgCO3.3H2O * (138.3597g/mol) = 2.448g MgCO3.3H2O
<em>Mass percent:</em>
2.448g MgCO3.3H2O / 3.883g Mixture * 100 =
<h3>63.05% of MgCO3.3H2O by mass</h3>
Based on the compounds given, I can say that the substance that is considered essential in the plastic making is NITRIC ACID. This substance is also known as aqua fortis and spirit of niter wherein this decomposes into oxides of nitrogen and water. The answer would be the last option. Hope this helps.
You can start by recycling plastic and paper more often! Pick up trash that you see laying in the street and don’t add to it by littering!
