Calculate the percent mercury and nitrogen in mercury(II)cyanide.The formula of the cyanide ion is CN^-.

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The molar mass of Hg(CN)₂ is calculated using atomic masses: Hg = 200.59 g/mol, C = 12.01 g/mol, N = 14.01 g/mol. The total molar mass is 200.59 + 2(12.01 + 14.01) = 252.61 g/mol. The percent composition is then calculated: %Hg = (200.59/252.61) * 100 = 79.4%, %N = (2*14.01/252.61) * 100 = 11.1%.

Calculate the Percent Mercury and Nitrogen in Mercury(II)cyanide