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The atomic mass of sulfur is 32.1 amu, and the atomic mass of oxygen is 16.0 amu. To the nearest tenth of a percent, what is the percent by mass of sulfur in sulfur trioxide (SO3)?

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Answer:

[tex]\%\ Composition\ of\ sulfur=40.1\ \%[/tex]

Explanation:

Percent composition is percentage by the mass of element present in the compound.

Given , Mass of sulfur= 32.1 amu

Mass of oxygen = 16.0 amu

Mass of sulfur trioxide [tex]SO_3[/tex] = 32.1 amu + 3*16.0 amu = 80.1 amu

[tex]\%\ Composition\ of\ sulfur=\frac{Mass_{sulfur}}{Mass_{SO_3}}\times 100[/tex]

[tex]\%\ Composition\ of\ sulfur=\frac{32.1\ amu}{80.1\ amu}\times 100=40.1\ \%[/tex]

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