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The chemical formula for glucose is c6h12o6. what is the percent mass of hydrogen in glucose?

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Answer:

6.67%

Step-by-step explanation:

% by mass of hydrogen = mass of hydrogen/ total mass of the compound × 100%

mass of hydrogen = 1 × 12

= 12 g

total mass of compound = 12×6 + 1×12 +16×6

= 180 g

Therefore, % by mass of hydrogen = 12/180 × 100%

= 6.67%

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