Question

Calculate the percent composition of chlorine in methyl trichloride, CHCl3.

Answer 1

Answer:

Chlorine --> 89%

Explanation:

Step 1) Add each element's amu up to get the total mass of the compound.

12.011+1.008+3(35.453) = 119.378.

Step 2) Divide the total mass of chlorine by the total mass of the compound.

3(35.453) = 106.359

106.359/119.378 = 0.8909430548.

Step 3) Now multiply by 100 to get the percentage.

0.8909430548*100 = 89.09430548%

Step 4) Estimate and submit your answer

89.09430548% estimates to 89%