Question

Before the fire, the forest consists of large trees. After the fire, there is only ash. Explain what the law of conservation of matter suggests happened to the rest of the mass of the trees.

Answer 1

Answer: explanation below

Step-by-step explanation:

Matter can change form through physical and chemical changes, but through any of these changes, matter is conserved. The same amount of matter exists before and after the change—none is created or destroyed.