Zn = 28.15%
Cl = 30.53%
O = 41.32%
Given
Zn(CIO3)2 compound
Required
The % composition
Solution
Ar Zn = 65.38
Ar Cl = 35,453
Ar O = 15,999
MW Zn(CIO3)2 = 232.3
Zn = 65,38/232.3 x 100% = 28.15%
Cl = (2 x 35.453) / 232.3 x 100% = 30.53%
O = (6 x 15.999) / 232.3 x 100% = 41.32%