alleryStart learning →Mass is conserved in an ordinary reaction. Which need NOT remain unchanged?
AMass of each type of element
BThe volume occupied
CThe total mass of material
DThe total number of atoms
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The volume occupied
Conservation of total mass does not require reactants and products to occupy the same volume.
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