Calculate the percent composition of nitrogen in ammonium nitrate, . The atomic masses are: N = 14.0 g/mol, H = 1.0 g/mol, O = 16.0 g/mol. The percent composition of nitrogen is _________%.
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This question tests the student's ability to calculate the percent composition of an element in a compound using the given atomic masses and the formula for percent composition.
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Percent composition is calculated using the formula: .
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1. Determine the molar mass of :
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