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Question
Two chemical species X and Y combine together to form a product P which contains both X and Y
\[\ce{X + Y -> P}\]
X and Y cannot be broken down into simpler substances by simple chemical reactions. Which of the following concerning the species X, Y and P are correct?
(i) P is a compound
(ii) X and Y are compounds
(iii) X and Y are elements
(iv) P has a fixed composition
Options
(i), (ii) and (iii)
(i), (ii) and (iv)
(ii), (iii) and (iv)
(i), (iii) and (iv)
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Solution
(i), (iii) and (iv)
Explanation:
\[\ce{X + Y -> P}\]
X and Y are elements hence, cannot be broken down into simpler substances. P is a compound hence it has fixed composition.
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