Question

Given the chemical formula, KNO3, what is the percent nitrogen in the compound?
A) 13.86%
B) 14.01%
C) 38.36%
D) 47.48%

please help

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer to your question is letter A

Explanation:

Process

1.- Calculate the molar mass of KNO₃

KNO₃    molecular mass = 39.1 + 14.01 + (3 x 16)

                                        = 39.1 + 14.01 + 48

                                        = 101.11 g

2.- Use a rule of three to find the percent of nitrogen

                            101.11 g of KNO₃  ---------------   100%

                             14.01 g of N        ---------------     x

                             x = (14.01 x 100) / 101.11

                             x = 13.86%