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  • Common Elements in Carbohydrates and Water: A Chemical Comparison
    Both carbohydrates and water contain the elements hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O).

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Carbohydrates: The general formula for carbohydrates is (CH₂O)n, where 'n' is a number indicating the number of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms in the molecule. This means carbohydrates always contain carbon (C) along with hydrogen and oxygen.

    * Water: Water has the chemical formula H₂O, meaning it is composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

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