Use the table and equation to answer the question.
Element Atomic Mass (amu)
hydrogen 1
carbon 12
oxygen 16
CH4 + 2 O2 → CO2 + 2 H2O
The law of conservation of matter states that matter cannot be created nor destroyed. How does the balance equation above demonstrate this law?
Responses-
a- The number of atoms, type of elements, and mass of reactants and products are equal.
b- The number of molecules, number of atoms, and mass of reactants and products are equal.
c- The number of molecules, type of elements, and mass of reactants and products are equal.
d- The number of molecules, number of atoms, and type of elements are equal.