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O-LevelChemistryBonding & Structure5070/11 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q31 Mark

X and Y are both elements, one of which is a non-metal. 1 mole of X is added to 1 mole of Y and they are heated together. X and Y react completely to form substance Z. Substance Z cannot be easily separated to form X and Y. Three statements are given. 1 Y must be the non-metal. 2 X and Y formed a compound on heating. 3 Substance Z has the empirical formula XY. Which statements are correct?

A1 and 3
B1 only
C2 and 3
D2 only

✓ Correct answer

C: 2 and 3

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Bonding & Structure, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2024 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 3.

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