You must first calculate the total weight of 1 mole of the substance. You do this by finding the molar weights on the periodic table of each of the elements in the compound:
So now we take the amount of each element that is given in the compound and divide it by the total mass of the compound:
Carbon: 96.08g
Carbon = 49.48%
Nitrogen: 56.028g
Nitrogen = 28.85%
Oxygen: 31.998g
Oxygen = 16.48%
Answer:
3 element i.e carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and oxygen.
Explanation:
The following data were obtained from the question:
Subtance >>>>>>>> Chemical Formula
Glucose >>>>>>>>> C₆H₁₂O₆
Methane >>>>>>>> CH₄
Ethanol >>>>>>>>> C₂H₅OH
Hydrogen peroxide >> H₂O₂
From the above table, we can see that ethanol (C₂H₅OH) contains carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and oxygen
Therefore, the total number of elements present in ethanol, C₂H₅OH is 3.
Ethylene is the starting material for the preparation of a number of two-carbon compounds including ethanol (industrial alcohol), ethylene oxide (converted to ethylene glycol for antifreeze and polyester fibres and films), acetaldehyde (converted to acetic acid), and vinyl chloride (converted to polyvinyl chloride).
