Question
Which statement is true?(1 point)
Responses
Atoms are added and removed during chemical reactions.
Atoms are added and removed during chemical reactions.
Atoms always remain intact during chemical reactions.
Atoms always remain intact during chemical reactions.
Molecules always remain intact during chemical reactions.
Molecules always remain intact during chemical reactions.
Molecules are added and removed during chemical reactions.
Molecules are added and removed during chemical reactions.
Responses
Atoms are added and removed during chemical reactions.
Atoms are added and removed during chemical reactions.
Atoms always remain intact during chemical reactions.
Atoms always remain intact during chemical reactions.
Molecules always remain intact during chemical reactions.
Molecules always remain intact during chemical reactions.
Molecules are added and removed during chemical reactions.
Molecules are added and removed during chemical reactions.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The true statement is:
**Molecules are added and removed during chemical reactions.**
While atoms themselves are not created or destroyed in a chemical reaction (according to the law of conservation of mass), molecules can be formed or broken apart as the reaction occurs.
**Molecules are added and removed during chemical reactions.**
While atoms themselves are not created or destroyed in a chemical reaction (according to the law of conservation of mass), molecules can be formed or broken apart as the reaction occurs.