It seems like there is some confusion in your statements about the law of conservation of mass. Let's clarify this concept:
The Law of Conservation of Mass states that in a closed system, the total mass of reactants (the substances present before a chemical reaction) must equal the total mass of products (the substances formed after the reaction). This means that mass is neither created nor destroyed during a chemical reaction; it simply changes form as atoms rearrange to form new substances.
In essence, when a chemical reaction occurs, the atoms of the reactants are rearranged into new combinations to form the products. However, the total mass before the reaction must equal the total mass after the reaction.
Here's a clearer breakdown of what this means:
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Mass is Conserved: The mass of the substances involved in a chemical reaction will remain constant. If you start with a certain amount of reactants, the mass of the products will be equal to that amount.
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Rearrangement of Atoms: While atoms are rearranged during the chemical reaction, no new atoms are created or destroyed. Instead, they are simply reorganized.
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Measurable Changes: Although mass is conserved, changes may occur that affect other measurable quantities (e.g., energy, temperature, volume), but the total mass remains constant.
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Misconceptions: There may be instances where it seems like mass is gained or lost (for example, in open systems where gases may escape), but in a closed system, the law holds true that mass is conserved.
In summary, the law of conservation of mass asserts that the mass of the universe remains constant, and during chemical reactions, no additional mass is created or destroyed; it is merely transformed. If you have any further questions or details you'd like to discuss, feel free to ask!
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