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How do i solve this question for chemistry?????

HOW DO I SOLVE THIS QUESTION FOR CHEMISTRY?????

2.00g of a carbon compound is burn in excess oxygen.
4.77g of carbon dioxide is produced.
what percentage of carbon is in the original compound?

Please someone explain the steps for how to get the answer!:confused:
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HOW DO I SOLVE THIS QUESTION FOR CHEMISTRY?????

2.00g of a carbon compound is burn in excess oxygen.
4.77g of carbon dioxide is produced.
what percentage of carbon is in the original compound?

Please someone explain the steps for how to get the answer!:confused:

Find the number of moles of carbon in the carbon dioxide and convert it into a mass (x12) - that's the mass of carbon in the carbon compound - Percent
= thing/total stuff ( carbon compound) times 100

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