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Percent composition tells what percentage of a compound's mass comes from one element. Divide the element's mass contribution by the compound molar mass, then multiply by 100.
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What is percent composition?
Percent composition is the percentage by mass of one element in a compound.
Why do you multiply by 100?
Multiplying by 100 converts the mass fraction into a percent.