Determine the identity of element X in a compound XCO3 which has 40% b

1.	Determine the identity of element X in a compound XCO3 which has 40% by mass of X and 12% by mass of carbon.
Answer» EXPLANATION: The Compound is CaCO3 ( calcium carbonate) in which the mass PERCENTAGE of Ca, C and oxygen are 40 , 12 and 48 respectively.

Determine the identity of element X in a compound XCO3 which has 40% by mass of X and 12% by mass of carbon.

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The Compound is CaCO3 ( calcium carbonate) in which the mass PERCENTAGE of Ca, C and oxygen are 40 , 12 and 48 respectively.