Question

find out the percentage composition of each element present in acetic acid​

Answer 1

Answer:

The percent composition of carbon in acetic acid is

40.002

%

.

Explanation:

Acetic acid:

CH

3

COOH

To determine the percent composition of carbon in acetic acid, divide the molar mass of acetic acid

(

60.052 g/mol

)

by the mass of carbon

(

2

×

12.011 g/mol

)

in one mole of acetic acid and multiply by

100

.

2

×

12.011

g

mol

60.052

g

mol

×

100

=

40.002%