Answer:
S = 21.92 %
F = 78.08 %
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the percent composition of each element in SF6, we must find the molar mass of SF6 first.
Molar mass of SF6 = 32 + 19(6)
= 32 + 114
= 146g/mol
mass of Sulphur (S) in SF6 = 32g
mass of Fluorine (F) in SF6 = 114g
Percent composition = mass of element/molar mass of compound × 100
- % composition of S = 32/146 × 100 = 21.92%.
- % composition of F = 114/146 × 100 = 78.08%.