Question

Tungsten carbide is becoming popular for making jewelry. A chemist is examining a sample of tungsten carbide (chemical formula WC). What is the percent composition of tungsten in this compound? Round your answer to the nearest whole percent

Answer 1

Answer: 94% (this is the answer if you're working through Plato)

Answer 2

Between 0-20%

Step-by-step explanation:

The WC is a compound that is synthesized at high temperatures and is characterized by its high hardness and resistance to both abrasion and erosion, it is used in the steel industry. It is usually used as a binder metals (Nickel, Cobalt, among others). The most used is Cobalt. The percentage of W ranges between 0 and 20% of the compound.