Why is measuring less mass after gas escapes from an open container not against conservation of mass?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because mass of escaped gas was not measured
Conservation of mass applies to a complete, closed system in which every reactant and product is included. In an open container, the gas formed during the reaction escapes into the surroundings, so the balance or measurement records only the material left in the container. The measured mass decreases, but the escaped gas still has mass and has not been destroyed. Therefore option A correctly explains the apparent loss.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because mass of escaped gas was not measured
Why is this the correct answer?
Conservation of mass applies to a complete, closed system in which every reactant and product is included. In an open container, the gas formed during the reaction escapes into the surroundings, so the balance or measurement records only the material left in the container. The measured mass decreases, but the escaped gas still has mass and has not been destroyed. Therefore option A correctly explains the apparent loss.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: Chemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour. Topic: Chemical Reactions and Equations.
