Law Of Conservation Of Mass

Real World Example

Imagine trying to keep track of your money when budgeting at the beginning of the month. Just like every dollar you start with needs to be accounted for at the end of the month, whether spent, saved, or invested, the law of conservation of mass states that during a chemical reaction, the total mass of reactants must equal the total mass of products. In both budgeting and chemical reactions, nothing just disappears or magically appears; instead, it changes form or location, ensuring that the "total amount" remains constant.