Final answer:
To find the number of grams of carbon in 300g of sucrose, divide the mass of sucrose by its molar mass and then multiply by the molar mass of carbon.
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the number of grams of carbon in 300g of sucrose, we need to first determine the molar mass of sucrose. The formula for sucrose is C12H22O11, so the molar mass is calculated as follows:
(12g/mol x 12) + (1g/mol x 22) + (16g/mol x 11) = 342g/mol
Next, we divide the given mass of sucrose (300g) by the molar mass to find the number of moles:
300g / 342g/mol = 0.877 moles
Finally, we multiply the number of moles by the molar mass of carbon (12g/mol) to find the number of grams of carbon:
0.877 moles x 12g/mol = 10.524g