Question

question 1
what is the percent of silver in silver nitrate?

question 2
what is the percent of nitrogen in silver nitrate?

question 3
what is the percent of oxygen in silver nitrate?

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the formula of silver nitrate

Silver nitrate has the formula \(AgNO_3\).

Step2: Find the molar masses

• Molar mass of \(Ag\) (silver) is \(M_{Ag}= 107.87\space g/mol\)
• Molar mass of \(N\) (nitrogen) is \(M_{N}=14.01\space g/mol\)
• Molar mass of \(O\) (oxygen) is \(M_{O}=16.00\space g/mol\)
• Molar mass of \(AgNO_3\) is \(M = 107.87+14.01 + 3\times16.00=107.87 + 14.01+48.00=169.88\space g/mol\)

Step3: Calculate the mass percentage of each element

For silver (\(Ag\))

Mass percentage of \(Ag\):

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For nitrogen (\(N\))

Mass percentage of \(N\):

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Answer:

Question 1: Approximately \(63.5\%\)
Question 2: Approximately \(8.25\%\)
Question 3: Approximately \(28.3\%\)