NEET Chemistry Percentage Composition MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about percentage composition in compounds is correct?
Percentage composition depends solely on the total mass of the compound.
The percentage of each element in a compound is constant regardless of the sample size.
Percentage composition can vary based on the physical state of the compound.
The percentage composition is only applicable to mixtures and not pure substances.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The percentage of each element in a compound remains constant regardless of the sample size, as the elements are present in a fixed and definite ratio characteristic of that compound.
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