Conservation in Chemical Reactions Quick Check

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Question
In a chemical reaction, two molecules with a total mass of 76 amu react to form a single molecule. What is the mass of the molecule that is formed?(1 point)
Responses

228 amu
228 amu

76 amu
76 amu

152 amu
152 amu

38 amu
38 amu
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In a chemical reaction, the Law of Conservation of Mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed. Therefore, the total mass of the reactants must equal the total mass of the products.

Since the two molecules have a total mass of 76 amu, the mass of the single molecule that is formed must also be 76 amu.

The correct response is:

76 amu