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Chapter 3: Problem 19

Determine the mass percent \(\mathrm{H}\) in the hydrocarbon decane, \(\mathrm{C}_{10} \mathrm{H}_{22}\)

Short Answer

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The mass percent of Hydrogen in Decane is roughly 16%.

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01

Determine the Molar Mass of Decane

By using the periodic table, we find the atomic masses of Carbon (C) to be approximately 12.01 g/mol and Hydrogen (H) to be 1.01 g/mol. Therefore, the molar mass of Decane, which is \(C_{10}H_{22}\), is \(10*12.01g/mol + 22*1.01g/mol\).
02

Determine the Mass of Hydrogen

The mass of Hydrogen (H) in Decane (C10H22) is \(22*1.01g/mol\).
03

Calculate the Mass Percent of Hydrogen

The mass percent of Hydrogen in Decane can be calculated by dividing the mass of Hydrogen by the molar mass of Decane, and then multiplying the result by 100. This can be written as \((Mass \ of \ Hydrogen \ in \ Decane / Molar \ mass \ of \ Decane)*100\).

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