Question

When an object is burning, two atoms of oxygen (in the air) combine with one atom of carbon (from the substance burning). this produces three atoms that combine to form carbon dioxide gas. explain how the law of conservation of matter applies to this reaction.?

Answer 1

When you burn 1 carbon, 2 atoms of oxygen will react with the carbon which forms carbon dioxide with 3 atoms. The law conservation applies since it states that mass can never be created nor destroyed. In simple terms, the amount used for the reaction should be the same amount produced.

Answer 2

Answer: The below equation does follow Law of conservation of mass.

Step-by-step explanation:

Law of conservation of mass states that mass can neither be created nor be destroyed but can only be transformed from one form to another. This law is followed by all the balanced equations.

Total mass in the reaction must remain constant which means that total mass on the reactant side must be equal to the total mass on the product side.

For the reaction of oxygen and carbon forming carbon dioxide follows the equation:

`2O+C\rightarrow CO_2`

Total mass on the reactant side:
`[(2* 16)+12]=44g/mol</p><p>Total mass on the product side: [tex][12+(2* 16)]=44g/mol`

As, the total mass on the reactant side is equal to the total mass on the product side. Hence, this equation follows Law of conservation of mass.