Which statement is true regarding a chemical reaction? (1 point)

The total number of atoms does not change, so mass is conserved in the reaction.

Even if the total number of atoms changes, mass may not be conserved in the reaction.

Even if the total number of atoms does not change, mass may not be conserved in the reaction

The total number of atoms changes, so mass is conserved in the reaction

1 answer

The correct statement is:

The total number of atoms does not change, so mass is conserved in the reaction.

This reflects the law of conservation of mass, which states that in a closed system, the total mass of reactants must equal the total mass of products, meaning mass is conserved.