Question

A compound with a molar mass of 102.133 g/mol contains an element with a subscript of 5 . the element is 58.80 g per 100.0 g compound. determine the molar mass (g/mol) of the element.

Answer 1

Answer:

12.0108408

Explanation:

Denote the element with a letter like say X. Since it has a subscript of 5, then, X5.

Molecular mass=102.133g/mol.

% of X in compound =58.8/100

=0.588

Mass of X in the compound = 0.588*102.133 ( the % of X in compound * molar mass of compound)

= 60.054204

X5=60.054204

Then element X has a mass of 60.054204/5=12.0108408