Chemistry 10th Edition

Published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
ISBN 10: 1133610668
ISBN 13: 978-1-13361-066-3

Chapter 2 - Chemical Formulas and Composition Stoichiometrhy - Exercises - Mixed Examples - Page 78: 97

Answer

a) $\omega (Ca)=39.84\%$ b) $\omega (P)=18.53\%$

Work Step by Step

a) $\omega (Ca)=\frac{10\times Ar(Ca)}{Mr(Ca_{10}(PO_{4})_{6}(OH)_{2})} = \frac{10\times 40}{1004}=39.84\%$ b) $\omega (P)=\frac{6\times Ar(P)}{Mr(Ca_{10}(PO_{4})_{6}(OH)_{2})} = \frac{6\times 31}{1004}=18.53\%$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.