SOLUTION: When 100 g of C6H16N2 (used in nylon) are decomposed, 62.01 g of C, 13.87 g of H, and 24.11 g of N are produced. Find the percent composition.

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Question 1014657: When 100 g of C6H16N2 (used in nylon) are decomposed, 62.01 g of C, 13.87 g of H, and 24.11 g of N are produced. Find the percent composition.
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Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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Percent by weight:
62.01% carbon
13.87% hydrogen
24.11% nitrogen
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You are given the number of grams per 100 grams
which is the percent by weight.

Answer by ikleyn(53763) About Me  (Show Source):
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When 100 g of C6H16N2 (used in nylon) are decomposed, 62.01 g of C, 13.87 g of H, and 24.11 g of N are produced. Find the percent composition.
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Percent composition is 

  62.01% of Carbon,
  13.87% of Hydrogen,
  24.11% of Nitrogen

by mass.