Question

16 chemical x has a mass of 5 grams, and chemical y has a mass of 10 grams. if the two chemicals are mixed and a complete chemical reaction takes place, what is most likely the mass of the product?

Explanation:

Step1: Apply the law of conservation of mass

According to the law of conservation of mass, in a chemical reaction, the total mass of reactants is equal to the total mass of products.

Step2: Calculate the mass of products

The mass of reactant \(X\) is \(m_X = 5\space g\) and the mass of reactant \(Y\) is \(m_Y=10\space g\). The total mass of reactants \(m = m_X + m_Y\).
Substitute the values: \(m=5 + 10=15\space g\)

Answer:

\(15\space g\)