Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Formulae

Formulae — practice question

A sample of substance X is made up of iron and sulfur only. $[A_r: \text{Fe},\,56;\,\text{S},\,32]$ In which row could both statements about X be correct?

  • AStatement 1: X is a mixture with the ratio $4:7$ by mass of iron and sulfur. Statement 2: X is a compound with the ratio $4:7$ by mass of iron and sulfur.
  • BStatement 1: X is a mixture with the ratio $7:4$ by mass of iron and sulfur. Statement 2: X is a compound with the ratio $7:4$ by mass of iron and sulfur.
  • CStatement 1: X is a mixture with the formula $\text{FeS}$. Statement 2: X is a compound with the formula $\text{FeS}$.
  • DStatement 1: X is a mixture with the formula $\text{FeSO}_4$. Statement 2: X is a compound with the formula $\text{FeSO}_4$.

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