Question

In a reaction, 1 mole of silver nitrate combines with 1 mole of sodium chloride.

AgNO3 + NaCl

Which statement about the product is justified by the law of conservation of mass?

(1 point)
Responses

There will be 2 moles of sodium (Na) in the product.
There will be 2 moles of sodium (Na) in the product.

There will be 1 mole of silver (Ag) in the product.
There will be 1 mole of silver (Ag) in the product.

There will be five atoms in the product.
There will be five atoms in the product.

There will be two molecules in the product.
There will be two molecules in the product.
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Answer 1

There will be 1 mole of silver (Ag) in the product.

Explanation: Ag atoms are conserved — 1 mol AgNO3 contains 1 mol Ag, so after the reaction (forming AgCl + NaNO3) there is still 1 mol Ag.