Question

Assertion (A): Non-mineral elements in ash analysis study are oxidised.
Reason (R): Ash contains inorganic elements which are not destroyed by heating.

• A. Both A & R true and R explains A
• B. Both A & R true and R does not explain A
• C. A is true and R is false
• D. Both A & R are false

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both A & R true and R explains A

Ash is the inorganic residue remaining after the water and organic matter have been removed by heating in the presence of oxidizing agents, which provides a measure of the total amount of minerals.