PINES CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

LEARNING/DISCUSSION NOTES
(Science 9)
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4. Have a periodic table and calculator with you. Read instructions carefully before
doing the activities in the answer sheets.
5. Keep an open mind to the new concepts you will be learning in this discussion notes.
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PERCENTAGE COMPOSITION OF A COMPOUND
PERCENTAGE COMPOSITION OF A COMPOUND is the mass of each element in a
compound compared to the entire mass of the compound multiplied by 100 percent
General formula for the computation of percentage composition
% mass of element = mass of element in the compound x 100 %
mass of the compound

Examples:
1. Compute for the percentage of Hydrogen and Oxygen present in water (H2O).
STEPS IN COMPUTING:
1. Compute the molar mass of the compound if not given in the problem.
A. Identify the elements present in the given compound.
HYDROGEN (H)
OXYGEN (O)

B. Identify the number of particles present in each element

HYDROGEN (2 atoms)
OXYGEN (1 atom)

C. Get the atomic weight of each element (refer to your periodic table of elements)
HYDROGEN (2 atoms), 1.01g
OXYGEN (1 atom), 16.00 g
D. Multiply the number of particles with the atomic weight of each element

HYDROGEN (2 atoms), 1.01g= 2.02g

OXYGEN (1 atom), 16.00 g= 16.00g

E. Get the sum

HYDROGEN (2 atoms), 1.01g=2.02g
OXYGEN (1 atom), 16.00 g= 16.00g
18.02g= Molar mass of H2O

2. Use the above formula to compute for the percentage composition of each
element

A. % mass of HYDROGEN = 2.02g

X 100 %= 11.21 or 11 % of HYDROGEN is present in H2O
18.02g

B. % mass of OXYGEN= 16.00g

X 100 % = 88.79 or 89 % of OXYGEN is present in H2O
18.02g

2. Glucose (C6H12O6) is a six-carbon sugar which is also known as the blood sugar. It
is an energy source that fuels our body. How many percent of carbon is present in
glucose?

molar mass of glucose (C6H12O6) = (6 C atoms x 12.01g) = 72.06g

(12 H atoms x 1.01 g)= 12.12g
(6 O atoms x 16.00 g)= 96 g
180.18g
Molar Mass of GLUCOSE (C 6H12O6)

% of CARBON = 72.06g
X 100 % = 39.99 or 40 % of CARBON is present in GLUCOSE/ C6H12O6
180.18g
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SCIENCE 9: PERCENTAGE COMPOSITION
ANSWER SHEETS

Name: _______________________________ Section: ____________ Date: ____________

Apply what you have learned in the discussion notes about percentage composition to
solve the problems below. THESE ARE GRADED.
1-3. Sodium Fluoride (NaF) is a common source of Fluorine in the production of oral
hygiene products such as toothpastes and mouth rinses. How many percent of
Fluorine is present in Sodium Fluoride?
Solution in solving for the Solution in solving for the Answer:
Molar Mass of NaF: % of Fluorine in NaF :

4-5. The fossil fuel that humans burn for energy can come back to haunt us as acid
rain. The presence of SO2 in the atmosphere causes acid rain. How many percent of
sulfur is present in SO2 (Molar Mass = 64.07g)?

Solution in solving for the % of Sulfur in SO2 : Answer:

6-7. Suppose you were asked to prepare a 250-g chocolate mousse which is 35%
chocolate, 30% cream, 20% milk, 10% sugar, and 5% butter, how much cream are
you going to use?
Solution:

Encircle your final answer:

A. 75 g cream B. 60 g cream C. 73 g cream D. 62 g cream
8-16. The roots of the plants absorb the nutrients from the soil. For the farmers, it is
important to strengthen the root system of their plants to ensure its growth.
Potassium is the mineral responsible for a healthy root system. If you were a farmer,
which of the following fertilizers are you going to use?
Solution in solving for the Molar Mass Solution in solving for the % of
of K2SO4: Potassium in K2SO4:

Solution in solving for the Molar Mass Solution in solving for the % of
of K2O: Potassium in K2O:

Solution in solving for the Molar Mass Solution in solving for the % of
of KCl: Potassium in KCl :

Solution in solving for the Molar Mass Solution in solving for the % of
of K2CO3: Potassium in K2CO:

Encircle your final answer:

A. K2SO4 B. K2O C. KCl D. K2CO3
17-18. In what other ways can we use percentage composition in our daily lives?
numerate at least 2.

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