Chemistry-Percentage Composition

NEET Chemistry Percentage Composition MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11

Which of the following statements about percentage composition is correct?

A

Percentage composition indicates the mass ratio of each element in a compound.

B

Percentage composition can vary for different compounds containing the same elements.

C

Percentage composition is only relevant for ionic compounds, not molecular compounds.

D

Percentage composition does not provide information about the number of atoms in a molecule.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Percentage composition reveals the fixed mass ratio of each element within a compound, which is characteristic of that particular compound. This aligns with the concept that elements in a compound are present in a fixed and definite ratio.

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