Problem 1856. Molecule Atomic Wt (CHONS) Molecules

Created by Richard Zapor

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Richard Zapor on 4 Sep 2013

Solution 14 is classic Tim utilizing a multidimensional single for loop with a stunning magical rune string.

Rafael S.T. Vieira on 12 Oct 2020 at 15:49

This solution is not general. How would this deal with NaCl for instance?

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Richard Zapor on 2 Sep 2013

Another astounding solution by Alfonso. A symbolic solution with regexprep using an expert logical twist to accommodate all molecules.

Rafael S.T. Vieira on 12 Oct 2020 at 15:51

This solution is not general. How would it deal with CaCO3?

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