Question

according to the law of conservation of matter, which of the following is true? choose all that apply a matter can rearrange particles into different substances b matter can change to another state of matter c matter can be destroyed d matter can be created

Explanation:

The law of conservation of matter states that matter is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical or physical change, but it can rearrange particles (in chemical changes to form new substances) or change state (physical change, like solid to liquid). So:

• Option A: In chemical reactions, atoms (particles of matter) rearrange to form different substances. This is true.
• Option B: Physical changes like melting (solid to liquid) show matter changing state, which is allowed (matter is conserved). This is true.
• Option C: The law says matter can't be destroyed. So this is false.
• Option D: The law says matter can't be created. So this is false.

Answer:

A. Matter can rearrange particles into different substances, B. Matter can change to another state of matter