Question

What is the percent composition of phosphorus in the compound P3CI8

Answer 1

24.68%

Step-by-step explanation:

Molar mass of phosphorous / molar mass of P3Cl8

= 3 x 30.97 / (3 x 30.97) + (8 x 35.45)

= 92.91/376.51 x 100

= 24.676%

=24.68% (2dp)