Question

1. which as the larger percent by mass of sulfur, h2so3 or h2s2o8? (0.5 points) *

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1. the __ __ is the actual number of atoms of each element in one molecule or formula unit of the substance. (0.5 points) *

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1. the percent of mass of each element in a compound is the __ __ of a compound. (0.5 points) *

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Explanation:

Question 3

Step1: Calculate molar mass of \(H_2SO_3\)

Molar mass of \(H = 1\), \(S = 32\), \(O = 16\).
Molar mass of \(H_2SO_3 = 2\times1 + 32 + 3\times16 = 2 + 32 + 48 = 82\) g/mol.
Mass of S in \(H_2SO_3 = 32\) g/mol.
Percent by mass of S in \(H_2SO_3 = \frac{32}{82} \times 100 \approx 39.02\%\).

Step2: Calculate molar mass of \(H_2S_2O_8\)

Molar mass of \(H_2S_2O_8 = 2\times1 + 2\times32 + 8\times16 = 2 + 64 + 128 = 194\) g/mol.
Mass of S in \(H_2S_2O_8 = 2\times32 = 64\) g/mol.
Percent by mass of S in \(H_2S_2O_8 = \frac{64}{194} \times 100 \approx 32.99\%\).

Step3: Compare the two percentages

\(39.02\% > 32.99\%\), so \(H_2SO_3\) has larger percent by mass of S.

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The percent of mass of each element in a compound is called the "percent composition" (or "mass percent composition") of the compound. This term refers to the percentage by mass of each element in the compound.

Answer:

\(H_2SO_3\)

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