Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
Calcium nitrate, , is used as a fertiliser. Find the percentage of nitrogen in it by mass. Use , and .
The share of an element is the mass of it in one formula divided by the molar mass, times . The shares add up to . The mass of an element in a sample is its share times the sample's mass.
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Molar mass. .
Step 2. Nitrogen's part. .
Step 3. The share. .
Answer: nitrogen.
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