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The mass percentage composition of the elements in nitric acid are H=1.59%, N=22.22%, O=76.19% respectively.

(H=1,N=14,O=16)

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Molecular formula of nitric acid =HNO3.
Molecular mass of HNO3=1×1+14×1+16×3=63
Mass percentage of H=1×163×100%=1.59%
Mass percentage of N=14×163×100%=1.59%
Mass percentage of O=16×363×100%=76.19%
Answer is true.

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