Conservation in Chemical Reactions Quick Check

Science 8 Q1 / Matter Interactions

Which statement is true regarding a chemical reaction?(1 point)
Responses

The total number of atoms does not change, so mass is conserved in the reaction.

Even if the total number of atoms changes, mass may not be conserved in the reaction.

The total number of atoms changes, so mass is conserved in the reaction.

Even if the total number of atoms does not change, mass may not be conserved in the reaction.

The correct statement is: The total number of atoms does not change, so mass is conserved in the reaction.

The correct statement is:

The total number of atoms changes, so mass is conserved in the reaction.