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What is the percent composition of Cs in CsPO4?

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Answer:

58.3%

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula of the compound is given as:

CsPO₄

Now, the percentage composition of Cs in the compound is = ?

So;

To find this parameter, find the molar mass of the compound:

Molar mass of CsPO₄ = 132.9 + 31 + 4(16) = 227.9g/mol

Percentage composition of Cs=
(132.9)/(227.9) x 100 = 58.3%

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