If 20.0 grams of Ca combines completely with 16.0 grams of S to form a compound, what is the percent composition of Ca in the compound?

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If 20.0 grams of Ca combines completely with 16.0 grams of S to form a compound,
what is the percent composition of Ca in the compound?
A) 1.25%
B) 55.56%
C) 20.00%
D) 80.00%
E) 44.40%
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Percent composition of Ca in CaS = (mass of Ca/mass of CaS) × 100% 

Mass = moles × molar mass 

Molar mass of CaS = 72 g/mol

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