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  • Calculating Sulfur Composition in SO2: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to calculate the percent composition of sulfur in SO2:

    1. Find the molar mass of SO2:

    * Sulfur (S): 32.07 g/mol

    * Oxygen (O): 16.00 g/mol (x 2 since there are two oxygen atoms)

    * Total molar mass of SO2: 32.07 + (16.00 x 2) = 64.07 g/mol

    2. Calculate the mass percentage of sulfur:

    * (Mass of sulfur / Molar mass of SO2) x 100%

    * (32.07 g/mol / 64.07 g/mol) x 100% = 50.04%

    Therefore, the percent composition of sulfur in SO2 is approximately 50.04%.

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