Problema Solution

Chalk contains 10%calcium,3%carbon and 12%oxygen.find the amount(in grams)of each of these compounds in 1 kg of chalk.

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mass of calcium = 1kg (0.1) = 0.1kg or 100g

mass of carbon = 1kg(0.03) = 0.03kg or 30g

mass of oxygen = 1kg(0.12) = 0.12kg or 120g