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QuizMultiple Choice

Describing Chemical Reactions

Question 10 • AA-F26 Physical Science

Which equation best represents the law of conservation of mass?

Answer
A
mass of reactants > mass of products
B
mass of reactants - mass of product = mass conserved
C
mass of reactants = mass of products
D
mass of reactants + mass of products = mass conserved

Explanation

The law of conservation of mass says mass is not created or destroyed during a chemical reaction. Therefore, the total mass before the reaction equals the total mass after it: mass of reactants = mass of products. This is choice C.

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