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14 April, 15:54

In the following chemical reaction, which element is shown to be violating the law of conservation of mass? C3H8 + 4O2 - > 3CO2 + 4H2O

A. C

B. H

C. O

D. none of the above; the equation is balanced.

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  1. 14 April, 15:59
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    I think the answer is d
  2. 14 April, 16:15
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    Checking if it is balanced:

    C

    3 3

    H

    8 4*2 = 8

    O

    8 3*2 + 4 = 6 + 4 = 10

    8 10

    Only O is not balanced.

    So O is violating the law. Option C.

    C. O
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