2 grams of potassium (K) reacts with 5 grams of Oxygen (O). According to the Law of Conservation of Mass, how many grams of potassium oxide (K2O) will be produced? (1 point) Responses 7 grams 7 grams 5 grams 5 grams 10 grams 10 grams 2 grams 2 grams

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According to the Law of Conservation of Mass, the total mass of the reactants must equal the total mass of the products.

You have:

  • 2 grams of potassium (K)
  • 5 grams of oxygen (O)

Total mass of reactants = 2 grams (K) + 5 grams (O) = 7 grams.

Therefore, the mass of potassium oxide (K2O) produced will also be 7 grams.

The correct answer is 7 grams.