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How does the total mass of the products of a chemical reaction compare with the total mass of the reactants?

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  • 9 years ago
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    The masses should be exactly the same because according to the Law of Conservation of mass, no mass should be gained or lost

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    They're equal. After a chemical reaction occurs to the product the reactant still has the same mass as the product. This is because of the Law of Conservation- matter is neither created or destroyed.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    9 years ago

    No mass is lost in chemical reactions, as the nuclei remain intact. Therefore, it is the same (mass of reactants=mass of products)

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