SAT Chemistry

Category - Multiple Choice

What is the percentage carbon by mass of glucose, C6H12O6?
  1. 14.7 percent
  2. 40.0 percent
  3. 6.7 percent
  4. 19.2 percent
  5. 59.9 percent
Explanation
Answer: 40.0 percent

To find the percentage carbon by mass in glucose, divide the mass of carbon in the compound by the total mass of the compound. This calculation is written (72.07 amu) / (180.15 amu), and indicates that glucose is 40.0 percent carbon by mass.

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