Which of These Statements Best Explains the Law of Conservation

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements best explains the law of conservation of mass ?

• A) All atoms of a given element have the same weight.
• B) Atoms of different elements combine in fixed whole number ratios.
• C) The weight of an object is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.
• D) All samples of a given compound have the same proportion of constituent elements.
• E) The sum of the masses of the reactants equals the sum of the masses of the products in any normal chemical reaction.

---

Definitions:

Ascomycota

A phylum within the kingdom Fungi, characterized by the formation of spores in specialized sacs called asci, including many molds, yeasts, and morels.

Basidiomycota

A division of fungi characterized by producing spores on basidia, including mushrooms and toadstools.

Rhizopus

A genus of mold fungi that are often found on decaying fruit and bread, known for causing black mold.

Sexual Reproduction

The process by which two organisms produce offspring that inherit genetic materials from both parents, leading to genetic diversity.