In an experiment to determine the percentage of humus and water in a soil sample,...
BIOLOGY
JAMB 2011
In an experiment to determine the percentage of humus and water in a soil sample, the following results were obtained
Weight of the evaporating basin alone = 80.5g
Weight of basin and soil = 101.5g Weight after drying the soil in the oven = 99.0g
Weight of basin and roasted soil = 95.5g
The percentage of humus in the soil sample is
- A. 16.7%
- B. 17.6%
- C. 26.7%
- D. 16.2%
Correct Answer: A. 16.7%
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