Chemical Reactions Quick Check

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Question
Which is most likely to occur during a chemical reaction?(1 point)
Responses

The original substance maintains its properties.
The original substance maintains its properties.

Atoms of the original substance are lost.
Atoms of the original substance are lost.

Mass is conserved.
Mass is conserved.

New atoms are created.
New atoms are created.
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1 answer

The correct response is:

Mass is conserved.

During a chemical reaction, the total mass of the reactants equals the total mass of the products, as atoms are rearranged but not created or destroyed.