An analytical chemist is investigating the composition of potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7\text{K}_2\text{Cr}_2\text{O}_7K2Cr2O7), a strong oxidizing agent historically used in laboratory titrations and safety breathalyzers.
Calculate the percentage (%) by mass of chromium in potassium dichromate. Give your answer to 3 significant figures.
Relative atomic mass (ArA_rAr): Cr=52.0\text{Cr} = 52.0Cr=52.0.
Relative formula mass (MrM_rMr): K2Cr2O7=294.2\text{K}_2\text{Cr}_2\text{O}_7 = 294.2K2Cr2O7=294.2.
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