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A metal (M) forms a compound with the formula $\mathrm{MCl}_{3}$. If the compound contains $65.57 \% \mathrm{Cl}$ by mass, what is the identity of the metal?
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Since the compound contains 65.57% Cl by mass, the remaining percentage must be the metal. Mass percentage of M = 100% - 65.57% = 34.43%. Show more…
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A metal (M) forms a compound with the formula MCl3. If the compound contains 65.57% Cl by mass, what is the identity of the metal?
A metal (M) forms a compound with the formula $\mathrm{MCl}_{3}.$ If the compound contains 65.57$\%$ Cl by mass, what is the identity of the metal?
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