Question

Calculate the percent of Cl in KClO4

Answer 1

25.6 %.

Step-by-step explanation:

• To calculate the % of Cl in KClO₄:

% Cl = [Atomic mass of (Cl)/molar mass of KClO₄] x 100 = [(35.5 g/mol)/(138.55 g/mol)] x 100 = 25.62 % ≅ 25.6 %.