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General Chemistry Principles, Patterns, and Applications, 2011

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We could also calculate the mass percentages using atomic masses <strong>and</strong> molecular masses, with atomic mass units.<br />

Because the answer we are seeking is a ratio, expressed as a percentage, the units of mass cancel whether they are<br />

grams (using molar masses) or atomic mass units (using atomic <strong>and</strong> molecular masses).<br />

E X A M P L E 5<br />

Aspartame is the artificial sweetener sold as NutraSweet <strong>and</strong> Equal. Its molecular formula is C 14H 18N 2O 5.<br />

a. Calculate the mass percentage of each element in aspartame.<br />

b. Calculate the mass of carbon in a 1.00 g packet of Equal, assuming it is pure<br />

aspartame.<br />

Given: molecular formula <strong>and</strong> mass of sample<br />

Asked for: mass percentage of all elements <strong>and</strong> mass of one element in sample<br />

Strategy:<br />

Saylor URL: http://www.saylor.org/books<br />

Saylor.org<br />

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