Question

part d - mixed review

1. explain how the law of conservation of mass connects to both properties of matter and acid - base reactions.

Explanation:

The Law of Conservation of Mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction. Properties of matter include physical and chemical properties. In acid - base reactions, this law holds as the total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products. Atoms are just rearranged during the reaction. For example, in the reaction between hydrochloric acid (HCl) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to form sodium chloride (NaCl) and water (H₂O), the number of each type of atom on the reactant side is the same as on the product side, ensuring mass conservation. This shows the connection between the law and both the nature of matter (atoms and their properties) and acid - base reactions.

Answer:

The Law of Conservation of Mass is related to properties of matter as it is based on the fact that atoms, which define matter's properties, are conserved in acid - base reactions. In acid - base reactions, the total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products due to atom - conservation, demonstrating the law's application.