A student produces a chemical reaction in an open beaker by reacting acetic acid and an aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate. The student records observations in the table.
Information
Mass of reactants (grams) 14.41
Mass of products (grams) blank
Observations
Fizzing and bubbling,
leaving a clear liquid
Question
When there is no more fizzing and bubbling, the reaction is considered complete.
Which statement provides the ,begin emphasis,best,end emphasis, prediction for the mass of the products in the beaker after the reaction is complete?
Answer options with 4 options
A.
The mass will be 14.41 grams because gases do not have mass.
B.
The mass will be 14.41 grams because mass is always conserved.
C.
The mass will be less than 14.41 grams because gases can escape.
D.
The mass will be less than 14.41 grams because gases are not matter.