Question

Calculate the percent composition by mass of Na, C and O in sodium carbonate Na2CO3

Answer 1

Percentage of Sodium [Na] in Sodium Carbonate [Na2CO3] = 46/106 x 100 = 43.40%. Percentage of Carbon [C] in Sodium Carbonate [Na2CO3] = 12/106 x 100 = 11.32%. Percentage of Oxygen [O] in Sodium Carbonate [Na2CO3] = 48/106 x 100 = 45.28%.