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Find the percentage by mass of silicon in a sample of silicon dioxide?

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21%
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33%
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47%
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54%
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78%
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Solution

The correct option is C 47%
The atomic masses of Si and O are 28.1 g/mol and 16 g/mol respectively.
The molar mass of silicon dioxide SiO2=28.1+2(16)=60.1 g/mol.
The percentage by mass of silicon in a sample of silicon dioxide =28.1×10060.1=47 %.

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