Can the law of conservation of mass be applied when cooking? In one to two sentences, explain why or why not.

No, the law of conservation of mass cannot be directly applied when cooking because the chemical reactions that occur during cooking can lead to changes in the mass of the ingredients due to evaporation, absorption of liquids, or chemical reactions that result in the formation of new substances.

That is not correct the answer is yes

Yes, the law of conservation of mass can be applied when cooking because no mass is lost or gained during the cooking process, only changes in the form and composition of the ingredients occur.