To calculate the ratio of sodium (Na) to element "Z" in compound A, follow these steps:
1. Identify the Given Data:
- Mass of sodium (Na) in compound A: [tex]\(12.00 \, \text{grams}\)[/tex]
- Mass of element Z in compound A: [tex]\(2.44 \, \text{grams}\)[/tex]
2. Set Up the Ratio:
The ratio of sodium to element Z is given by the mass of sodium divided by the mass of element Z.
3. Calculate the Ratio:
[tex]\[
\text{Ratio of Na to Z} = \frac{\text{Mass of Na in Compound A}}{\text{Mass of Z in Compound A}}
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Substitute the given values:
[tex]\[
\text{Ratio of Na to Z} = \frac{12.00 \, \text{grams}}{2.44 \, \text{grams}}
\][/tex]
4. Perform the Division:
[tex]\[
\text{Ratio of Na to Z} = 4.918032786885246
\][/tex]
Hence, the ratio of sodium to element "Z" in compound A is approximately [tex]\(4.92:1\)[/tex].
