Find the percent of water in Zn3(PO4)2 x 7H2O

24.66%

Explanation:

To find the percent of water (H2O) in the following compound: Zn3(PO4)2. 7H2O

The atomic mass of the elements are as follows:

Zn = 65g/mol

P = 31g/mol

O = 16g/mol

H = 1g/mol

Hence, molar mass of the compound is as follows:

65(3) + {31 + 16(4)} 2 + 7{1(2) + 16}

195 + 95(2) + 7(18)

195 + 190 + 126

511g/mol

Molar mass of 7H2O

= 7(18)

= 126g/mol

Hence, the percent of H2O in the compound is:

Molar Mass of 7H2O/molar mass of compound × 100

= 126/511 × 100

= 0.2466 × 100

= 24.66%

conduction is the transfer of thermal energy (heat in transfer) due to collisions between the molecules in the object. collisions between adjacent atoms and molecules transfer kinetic energy from the warmer to the cooler object. the objects must be in physical contact.