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  • Calculating Sulfur's Percent Composition in H₂SO₄: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to calculate the percent composition of sulfur in H₂SO₄:

    1. Find the molar mass of H₂SO₄:

    * H: 1.01 g/mol (x 2 = 2.02 g/mol)

    * S: 32.07 g/mol

    * O: 16.00 g/mol (x 4 = 64.00 g/mol)

    * Total molar mass of H₂SO₄: 2.02 + 32.07 + 64.00 = 98.09 g/mol

    2. Calculate the mass percentage of sulfur:

    * (Mass of sulfur / Molar mass of H₂SO₄) x 100%

    * (32.07 g/mol / 98.09 g/mol) x 100%

    * ≈ 32.7%

    Therefore, the percent composition of sulfur in H₂SO₄ is approximately 32.7%.

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