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17 February, 02:43

In the formula, CH4, the percent composition of all elements is:

a. 75% C, 25% H

b. 25% C, 75% H

c. 81% C, 19% H

d. 20% C, 80% H

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  1. 17 February, 03:07
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    The problem is not clear if the percent composition is in terms of mole or mass. I will just present the two.

    For mole percent.

    Total number of moles of element per mole CH4 = 1 mol C + 4 mol H = 5 mol

    therefore we have

    % mol C = 20%

    % mol H = 80%

    for mass percent'

    Molar mass of CH4 = 16 g/mol

    molar mass of C = 12

    molar mass of H = 4*1 = 4

    thus

    % mass C = 12/16 = 75%

    % mass H = 4/16 = 25%

    both answers are in the choices but percent composition is usually expressed in mass therefore I think choice A would be the best answer.
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