Chemistry-Percentage Composition
NEET Chemistry Percentage Composition MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which of the following statements about percentage composition in compounds is correct?
A
The percentage composition of elements in a compound is always in a fixed ratio.
B
The percentage composition can vary depending on the physical state of the compound.
C
Percentage composition is calculated by dividing the mass of an element by the total mass of the compound and multiplying by 100.
D
Percentage composition is only applicable to ionic compounds.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The percentage composition of elements in a compound is indeed always in a fixed ratio, which is characteristic of that compound, as stated in the NCERT context.
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