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The make-up of crude oil consists 84% carbon molecules,14% hydrogen, and the remaining consists of nitrogen, oxygen, and various metals.

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How many element in crude oil and what are they how many percentage of each element is contained in crude oil?

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How do you know crude oil is a mixture not a compound?

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