Question

What does conserving mass mean in a chemical equation?

A. There are more of each type of atom on the product side than on the reactant side.


B. There are more of each type of atom on the reactant side than on the product side.


C. There is an equal number of each type of atom on the reactant and product side.


D.There is an unequal number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation.

Answer 1

The correct answer should be letter choice C) There is an equal number of each type of atom on the reactant and product side. Its C) because if its trying to conserve mass, than that means save or be equally balanced so it should be even for both sides.