Understanding Chemical Reactions: Classification of Substances
Two substances A and B were made to react to form a third substance, A2B
Which of the following statement concerning this reaction are incorrect?
- The product A2B shows the properties of substances A and B
- The product will always have a fixed composition
- The product so formed cannot be classified as a compound
- The product so formed is an element
Question:
Which of the following statement concerning this reaction are incorrect?
Final Answer:
The product formed in the reaction can be classified as a compound, not an element.
Explanation:
The correct answer is (c) 2, 3, 4.
Statement 1 is correct because the product A2B shows the properties of substances A and B.
Statement 2 is incorrect because the product may not always have a fixed composition. The ratio of A to B in the product can vary.
Statement 3 is incorrect because the product formed in this reaction can be classified as a compound.
Statement 4 is incorrect because the product formed is a compound, not an element.