Question

an apple placed in a sealed container has a mass of 160 grams. what would the mass of the apple be after 6 weeks of decomposition? 130 g 190 g 160 g

Explanation:

Step1: Understand decomposition process

Decomposition of an apple in a sealed container involves the breakdown of its organic matter by microorganisms. But mass is conserved in a closed - system.

Step2: Analyze mass change

Since the container is sealed, no mass is lost to the outside environment. So the mass of the apple and its decomposition products together remains the same as the initial mass of the apple.

Answer:

160 g