To determine the percent composition of sodium (Na) in the unknown compound, we follow these steps:
1. Identify the given mass of each component in the compound:
- Mass of sodium (Na): 14.19 grams
- Mass of oxygen (O): 19.76 grams
- Mass of chromium (Cr): 16.05 grams
- Total mass of the compound: 50.0 grams
2. Calculate the percent composition using the formula:
[tex]\[
\text{Percent composition of Na} = \left( \frac{\text{Mass of Na}}{\text{Total mass of the compound}} \right) \times 100
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3. Substitute the given values into the formula:
[tex]\[
\text{Percent composition of Na} = \left( \frac{14.19 \text{ grams}}{50.0 \text{ grams}} \right) \times 100
\][/tex]
4. Perform the division and multiplication to find the percent composition:
[tex]\[
\left( \frac{14.19}{50.0} \right) \times 100 = 28.38
\][/tex]
Hence, the percent composition of sodium (Na) in the compound is 28.38%.
