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The total mass of a chemical reaction always _____.
changes
remains constant
decreases
increases
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remains constant
By the law of conservation of mass: in a chemical reaction (in a closed system) atoms are rearranged but not created or destroyed, so total mass of reactants equals total mass of products. (Apparent changes can occur if gases escape or the system is not closed.)
By the law of conservation of mass: in a chemical reaction (in a closed system) atoms are rearranged but not created or destroyed, so total mass of reactants equals total mass of products. (Apparent changes can occur if gases escape or the system is not closed.)
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