How does a balanced chemical equation demonstrate the Law of Conservation of Mass? (1 point)
it shows that no atoms have been gained or lost during the reaction
it shows that the properties of the elements stay the same after the reaction
it shows that all compounds remain bonded after the reaction
it shows that only physical changes follow the Law of Conservation of Mass
The correct answer is: it shows that no atoms have been gained or lost during the reaction.
A balanced chemical equation demonstrates the Law of Conservation of Mass by showing that the number of atoms present in the reactants is equal to the number of atoms present in the products. This means that no atoms are gained or lost during the chemical reaction, as the total mass of the reactants is equal to the total mass of the products.