10. It is important to balance the chemical equations to satisfy the law of conservation of mass. Which of the following statements of the law is incorrect?


The options from the question - 10. It is important to balance the chemical equations to satisfy the law of conservation of mass. Which of the following statements of the law is incorrect?

  • A. The total mass of the elements present in the reactants is equal to the total mass of the elements present in the products.
  • B. The number of atoms of each element remains the same, before and after a chemical reaction.
  • C. The chemical composition of the reactants is the same before and after the reaction.
  • D. Mass can neither be created nor can it be destroyed in a chemical reaction.
Answer: (C) The chemical composition of the reactants is the same before and after the reaction.

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Last Updated on : December 02, 2021