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

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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.

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

Answer 1

The most likely occurrence during a chemical reaction is:

Mass is conserved.

In a chemical reaction, atoms are rearranged to form new substances, but the total mass of the reactants equals the total mass of the products, adhering to the law of conservation of mass.