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Interpretation:
The mass of each element in
Concept introduction:
An element can be defined as the simplest type of matter which is composed of only one kind of atom. Hence elements can be represented by symbols. Elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances by any chemical or physical means. Examples are carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, sulfur, chlorine, etc.
The formula to calculate the molecular mass of a compound is,
The formula to calculate the mass fraction of an element in a compound is,

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