There are more hydrogen atoms in living organisms than any other atom, but oxygen is more abundant in terms of mass. Why is this statement true?

Hilemonstoer asked Sep 16, 2023

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There are more hydrogen atoms in living organisms than any other atom, but oxygen is more abundant in terms of mass.

Why is this statement true?

Hilemonstoer asked Sep 16, 2023

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This statement is true because the mass of hydrogen atoms is lower than oxygen atoms

Zubko answered Sep 22, 2023

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