Question

How does the balanced chemical equation below demonstrate the Law of Conservation of Mass?





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It shows that the properties of the elements stay the same after the reaction.
It shows that the properties of the elements stay the same after the reaction.

It shows that all compounds remain bonded after the reaction.
It shows that all compounds remain bonded after the reaction.

It shows that no atoms have been gained or lost during the reaction.
It shows that no atoms have been gained or lost during the reaction.

It shows that only physical changes follow the Law of Conservation of Mass.

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The correct response is:

**It shows that no atoms have been gained or lost during the reaction.**

This statement reflects the Law of Conservation of Mass, which states that in a chemical reaction, the total mass of the reactants must equal the total mass of the products. A balanced chemical equation demonstrates that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation, indicating that no atoms are created or destroyed in the reaction.