Use the following chemical equation. (3 points)

Question

H2+O2→2H2O

Using the drop down box selection to construct a statement that correctly supports the argument that the chemical equation shown violates the law of conservation of matter.

(3 points)
There are more
atoms on the
of the arrow than on the
.

Answer 1

There are more atoms on the right of the arrow than on the left.

Answer 2

what kind of atoms

Answer 3

In the chemical equation \( \text{H}_2 + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow 2\text{H}_2\text{O} \), the types of atoms involved are hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O).

• On the left side (reactants), there are:

  • 2 hydrogen atoms (from \( \text{H}_2 \))
  • 2 oxygen atoms (from \( \text{O}_2 \))

• On the right side (products), there are:

  • 4 hydrogen atoms (from \( 2\text{H}_2\text{O} \))
  • 2 oxygen atoms (from \( 2\text{H}_2\text{O} \))

Thus, if we specifically look at the total count:

• Left side (reactants): 2 H and 2 O
• Right side (products): 4 H and 2 O

This shows that there are more hydrogen atoms on the right than on the left, which is why we would state: "There are more hydrogen atoms on the right of the arrow than on the left."