The relative formula mass, $M_r$, of calcium carbonate, $\text{CaCO}_3$, is 100. What mass of carbon is contained in $100\,\text{g}$ of calcium carbonate?
- A$12\,\text{g}$
- B$36\,\text{g}$
- C$40\,\text{g}$
- D$60\,\text{g}$
Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Relative masses of atoms and molecules
The relative formula mass, $M_r$, of calcium carbonate, $\text{CaCO}_3$, is 100. What mass of carbon is contained in $100\,\text{g}$ of calcium carbonate?