Question

Using the drop down box selection to construct a statement that correctly supports the argument that the chemical equation shown violates the law of conservation of matter.

(3 points)
There are more
hydrogen
atoms on the
right side
of the arrow than on the
left side

Answer 1

To support the argument that the chemical equation violates the law of conservation of matter, you can construct the following statement:

"There are more **hydrogen** atoms on the **right side** of the arrow than on the **left side**."

This statement correctly indicates that the number of hydrogen atoms is not balanced, which contradicts the law of conservation of matter that states that matter cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction.