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28 March, 01:01

Tin (Sn) exists in Earth's crust as SnO2. Calculate the percent composition by mass of Sn and O in SnO2.

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  1. 28 March, 04:28
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    Atomic mass of Sn = 118.71 amu. Atomic mass of O = 15.99 amu,

    ∴ percent composition by mass of Sn =

    atomic mass of Sn x 100/molar mass of SnO2 = 118.71 x 100/150.69

    = 78.77%

    percent composition by mass of O = 15.99 x 100/150.69 = 10.61%
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