Question

9 multiple choice 1 point the law of conservation of matter states that matter can be created but not destroyed matter is a renewable resource matter is a nonrenewable resource matter can be destroyed but not created matter cannot be created or destroyed clear my selection

Explanation:

The law of conservation of matter (or mass) in chemistry and physics states that in a closed system, matter cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed. Let's analyze each option:

• "matter can be created but not destroyed": Incorrect, as the law says matter can't be created.
• "matter is a renewable resource": Irrelevant, the law isn't about resource renewability.
• "matter is a nonrenewable resource": Also irrelevant to the conservation law.
• "matter can be destroyed but not created": Incorrect, the law says matter can't be destroyed either.
• "matter cannot be created or destroyed": Matches the definition of the law of conservation of matter.

Answer:

E. matter cannot be created or destroyed