Why does this equation show that matter is neither created nor destroyed (law of
conservation) in a chemical reaction?
Mg(OH), + 2HN03 - Mg(NO3), + 2H,O
There are the same number of atoms for each element on the reactant and product
side of the equation.
There are the same number of molecules on the reactant and product side of the
equation.
There are the same number of reactants as products in the equation.
® This equation does not show that matter is neither created nor destroyed.