Which statement is true?(1 point)

Responses

Atoms are added and removed during chemical reactions.
Atoms are added and removed during chemical reactions.

Atoms always remain intact during chemical reactions.
Atoms always remain intact during chemical reactions.

Molecules always remain intact during chemical reactions.
Molecules always remain intact during chemical reactions.

Molecules are added and removed during chemical reactions.
Molecules are added and removed during chemical reactions.

1 answer

The true statement is:

Molecules are added and removed during chemical reactions.

While atoms themselves are not created or destroyed in a chemical reaction (according to the law of conservation of mass), molecules can be formed or broken apart as the reaction occurs.