Question

What is the major element per mass in naoh?

a. oxygen

b. all elements contribute the same mass.

c. hydrogen

d. sodium?

Answer 1

The mass of Na in NaOH is 23 g, For H it is 1 and for O it is 16. The major element based on the mass is Sodium/Na, so D.

Answer 2

Answer: option D , Sodium

Step-by-step explanation:

Molar mass of NaOH is 40

Out of 40 23 g Na and 16 g Oxygen and 1 g of Hydrogen.

So among 3 elements , Na has maximum contribution of 23 g.