SOLUTION: The chemical formula for sulfuric acid is h2so4. If the weight of the acid was 1470 grams, how much did the sulfur weight? (h : 1, s : 32, O 16)

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: The chemical formula for sulfuric acid is h2so4. If the weight of the acid was 1470 grams, how much did the sulfur weight? (h : 1, s : 32, O 16) This question is from textbook An Incremental Development

Answer by 303795(602) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Molar mass for sulphuric acid = (2 x 1 + 1 x 32 + 4 x 16 = 98 grams)
Using simple proportion and the mass of sulphur in the molar mass gives

x = 480 grams
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