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?

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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?

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

Amparo answered Sep 24, 2023

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