A white powder, consisting of a simple mixture of tartaric
acid (C4H6O6) and
citric acid
(C6H8O7) was analysed to determine
the elemental composition. Combustion of a
495.3-mg sample produced 610.5 mg
of CO2 and 180.6 mg of
H2O.
Use atomic masses: C 12.011; H 1.00794; O 15.9994.
1) Calculate the % hydrogen, by mass, in the
sample.
2) Calculate the % oxygen, by mass, in the
sample
3)Calculate the % citric acid, by mass, in the
sample.