Physical Science (12th Edition), Standalone Book
Physical Science (12th Edition), Standalone Book
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ISBN: 9781260150544
Author: Bill W. Tillery
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
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The meaning of law of conservation of mass is that:

a. atoms are not lost or destroyed in a chemical reaction.

b. the mass of a newly formed compound cannot be changed.

c. in burning, part of the mass must be converted into fire in order for mass to be conserved.

d. molecules cannot be broken apart because this would result in less mass.

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