Answer:
19.8% of Nitrogen
Explanation:
In the Al(NO₃)₃ there are:
1 atom of Al
3 atoms of N
And 9 atoms of O
The molar mass of Al(NO₃)₃ is:
1 Al * (26.98g/mol) = 26.98g/mol
3 N * (14g/mol) = 42g/mol
9 O * (16g/mol) = 144g/mol
26.98 + 42 + 144 = 212.98g/mol
We can do a conversion using these molar masses to find the mass of nitrogen is the sample, that is:
2.57g * (42g/mol / 212.98g/mol) =
0.51g N
Percent composition of nitrogen is:
0.51g N / 2.57g * 100
= 19.8% of Nitrogen
