17. How is balancing equations related to the Law of Conservation of Mass? (2 pts)
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Balancing equations is related to the Law of Conservation of Mass because the Law of Conservation of Mass states that matter cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction, only rearranged. Balancing equations ensures that the same number of atoms of each element are present on both sides of the equation, thus demonstrating that mass is conserved in the reaction. This helps to visually represent and demonstrate the conservation of mass in chemical reactions.