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Which equation best represents conservation of matter?(1 point)

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3H2O+3CO2→C6H12O6+6O2
3 H sub 2 O plus 3 C O sub 2 rightarrow C sub 6 H sub 12 O sub 6 plus 6 O sub 2
6H2O+6CO2→C6H12O6+6O2
6 H sub 2 O plus 6 C O sub 2 to C sub 6 H sub 12 O sub 6 plus 6 O sub 2
6H2O+6CO2→C3H6O3+3O2
6 H sub 2 O plus 6 C O sub 2 rightarrow C sub 3 H sub 6 O sub 3 plus 3 O sub 2
6H2O+10CO2→C6H12O6+4O2

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1 month ago

The equation that best represents the conservation of matter is one where the number and type of atoms in the reactants are equal to the number and type of atoms in the products.

Among the equations listed, the one that accurately represents this principle is:

**6H2O + 6CO2 → C6H12O6 + 6O2**

Here, on both sides of the equation, you have a total of 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and 18 oxygen atoms, thus satisfying the conservation of matter.

The equivalent written form with subscripts is:

**6 H₂O + 6 CO₂ → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6 O₂**

This shows that all atoms are accounted for in the reaction, making it the correct representation for the conservation of matter.