Question:
Two chemical species $X$ and $Y$ combine together to form a product $P$ which contains both $X$ and $Y$
$X+Y \rightarrow P$
$X$ 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
(a) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(b) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(c) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(d) (i), (iii) and (iv).
Solution:
(d) All these statements are correct.