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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The balanced chemical equation ensures:
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A All compounds have the same mass
B Energy is always conserved
C The same number of atoms on both sides
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D Catalysts are present in the reaction
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Balancing a chemical equation ensures that the Law of Conservation of Mass is satisfied. This law requires that the number of atoms of each element is the same on the reactant and product sides of the equation.

Hint

What fundamental law of nature does balancing an equation satisfy?

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