Question

2. Two chemical species X and Y combine together to form a product P which contain both X and Y
X-Y- P
X and Y cannot be broken down into simpler substances by simple chemical reactions. What do
you conclude about X and Y from above information?​

Answer 1

Answer:

From the explanation you have given it is obvious that the two species X and Y are atoms of an element.

Explanation:

--> Atoms of an element can not be broken down into furthet simpler substances by ordinary physical or chemical means.

--> Atoms combine to in fixed ratios to form molecules of a compound (which in this case is P)

Answer 2

Answer:

(i) X and Y are elements

(||) P has a fixed composition

(|||) P is a compound