Calculate the percent composition by mass of all the elements in calcium phosphate [Ca3(PO4)2],

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Key Concepts

Percent Composition by Mass

Percent composition by mass refers to the calculation of the percentage of a compound’s total mass contributed by each element. It is determined by calculating the mass of each element in one mole of the compound using its atomic mass, then dividing by the total molar mass of the compound and multiplying by 100 to get a percentage.

Molecular Mass Calculation

Molecular mass calculation involves summing the atomic masses of all atoms in a compound, based on the chemical formula. This requires knowledge of the atomic masses from the periodic table and an understanding of the number of atoms of each element, as indicated by the subscripts in the formula.

Chemical Formula and Stoichiometry

The chemical formula of a compound indicates the types and numbers of atoms present. For compounds like calcium phosphate, interpreting the formula involves recognizing polyatomic groups (such as phosphate) and their stoichiometric coefficients, which is essential for calculating both the molar mass and the percent composition.

Mass Fraction Calculation

Mass fraction calculation is a step in determining percent composition. It involves dividing the total mass contributed by a given element (calculated as the atomic mass multiplied by the number of atoms in the molecule) by the molecular mass of the compound. Multiplying this fraction by 100 yields the percent composition for that element.

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