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Is the element with the largest atomic mass always the element present in the highest percentage by mass in a compound? Explain your answer.
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The atomic mass is a measure of the mass of one atom of an element, while the percentage by mass in a compound refers to the proportion of the total mass of the compound that is made up by that element. Show more…
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