Answer:
36.1% Ca
Explanation:
To find the percent calcium, you need to (1) construct the chemical formula of calcium chloride, then (2) calculate the molar mass of calcium chloride, and then (3) calculate the percent calcium in calcium chloride.
(Step 1)
Calcium = Ca²⁺
Chlorine = Cl⁻
Calcium Chloride = CaCl₂
(Step 2)
Atomic Mass (Ca): 40.078 g/mol
Atomic Mass (Cl): 35.453 g/mol
Molar Mass (CaCl₂): 40.078 g/mol + 2(35.453 g/mol)
Molar Mass (CaCl₂): 110.984 g/mol
(Step 3)
CaCl₂ = 1 atom Ca and 2 atoms Cl
1 atom Ca = 40.078 g/mol
40.078 g Ca
-------------------------- x 100% = 36.1% Ca
110.984 g CaCl₂
