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PbCl2 Pb + Cl2

Does the chemical reaction shown above obey the law of conservation of mass?

A. Yes, because the moles of Cl2 and Pb are equal.

B. Yes, because the equation is balanced.

C. No, because a new molecule is produced.

D. No, because one particle breaks into two particles.

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Yes, because the equation is balanced.

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Yes, because the equation is balanced.
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