Question

Does the equation below follow the Law of Conservation of Matter?

2As + 6NaOH --> 2Na3AsO3 + NH2

Responses

Yes, because the reactants contain the same number of arsenic (As) atoms as the products.
Yes, because the reactants contain the same number of arsenic (As) atoms as the products.

No, because the reactants contain more hydrogen (H) atoms than the products.
No, because the reactants contain more hydrogen (H) atoms than the products.

No, because the reactants contain more oxygen (O) atoms than the products.
No, because the reactants contain more oxygen (O) atoms than the products.

Yes, because the mass of the reactants is equal to the mass of the products.

Answer 1

a b c or d

Answer 2

d says yes

Answer 3

No, because the equation does not follow the Law of Conservation of Matter.

Answer 4

d.

Answer 5

I apologize for the confusion. The correct answer is:

c. No, because the reactants contain more oxygen (O) atoms than the products.