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How does a balenced chemical equation satisfy the Law of Conservation of Mass?

A. During a chemical reaction, the total amout of matter stays the same
B. During a chemical reaction, matter is destroyed
C. During a chemical reaction, one or more new substances are formed
D. During a chemical reaction, the total number of atoms increases.

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The answer is A. In a chemical reaction matter can't be created or destroyed, so a balanced equation shows this. Hope this helps
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