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HURRY PLEASE 60 PINTS!! How does the law of conservation of mass apply to this reaction:

C2H4+O2=2H2O+2CO2?

1. The law of conservation of mass has already been applied. There is an equal number of each element on both sides of the equation.

2. The equation needs to be balanced. There are fewer oxygen atoms in the equation than hydrogen or carbon.

3. Only the oxygen needs to be balanced. There are equal numbers of hydrogen and carbon.

4. Each element needs to be balanced

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Answer:

Each element needs to be balanced.

I took the test.

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Answer: 2

Explanation: The equation needs to be balanced in order for the law of conservation of mass to be applied.

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