Question

A 58.0 g sample of unknown composition was carefully analyzed and found to consist of 24.3 g of carbon, 3.072 grams of hydrogen, 5.406 g of oxygen, and the remainder of nitrogen.

Answer 1

Mass of nitrogen = 25.222g

Step-by-step explanation:

We know that the mass of the unknown composition is 58.0g, so the total mass must add up to 58.0g, so let's make the unknown mass of nitrogen = x

24.3g + 3.072g + 5.406g + x = 58.0g

32.778g + x = 58.0g

x = 58.0g - 32.778g = 25.222g