In an experiment called Ash analysis the P cant material is strongly heated in the presence of oxygen. The residue contains oxides carbonates of about

A. Three elements

B. Ten elements

C. Sixteen elements

D. None of these

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

In an experiment called Ash analysis the P cant material is strongly heated in the presence of oxygen. The residue contains oxides carbonates of about Ten elements.
Ashing is a gravimetric analysis, in which the final (ashed) weight is compared to the original weight of the sample.
The ash content of foods can then be expressed on either a wet weight (as is) or a dry weight basis.