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During a chemical reaction, the total amount of mass present

a. increases
b. decreases
c. may increase or decrease
d. stays the same

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Answer: D.

Explanation: The law of conservation of mass states that matter cannot be created nor destroyed, only changed. If a reaction results in an increase in mass, it is because a reactant maybe from an outside source was added. The is the same for decreases.

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