A crucible of 5 g m weighed 10 gm after filling with fresh soil. it
BIOLOGY
JAMB 2007
A crucible of 5 g m weighed 10 gm after filling with fresh soil. it is then heated in an oven at 100°c for 1 hour. After cooling in a desiccator, the weight was 8 gm. The percentage of water in the soil is
- A. 80%
- B. 60%
- C. 20%
- D. 40%
Correct Answer: D. 40%
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