The law of conversation of matter Flashcards
1
Q
What does the law of conversation of matter state?
A
That matter cannot be created out of thin air, and it can also not be destroyed, they are instead rearranged
2
Q
What is the best model to display bonding with the law of conversation of matter?
A
The ball and stick model
3
Q
What is the ball and stick model?
A
Each ball represents an atom in the molecule labelled with its elemental symbol, and the sticks represent the bonds between the atoms.
4
Q
What happens when balancing an equation?
A
The placing of numbers in front of molecules to even out both sides of the arrow, it proves the law of conversation of matter
