The Figure Shows a Reaction Between Xenon Gas and Fluorine

question 50

Multiple Choice

The figure shows a reaction between xenon gas and fluorine gas. Is the diagram correct, and if not, how could it be modified to show that the law of conservation of mass is obeyed?

• A)Add one more XeF₄ molecule, one more O₂ molecule, and three more Xe atoms to the right image.
• B)Add four more XeF₄ molecules to the right image.
• C)Add three more XeF₄ molecules and one more Xe atom to the right image.
• D)Add one more XeF₄ molecule and three more Xe atoms to the right image.
• E)The diagram is accurate as shown.

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