Question

A symbolic representation of a chemical reaction based on the conservation of mass is a(n) _____. formula symbol product equation

Answer 1

The answer is an equation. The equation should be balanced meaning mass on both sides of the equation, that is, products and reactants should have the same mass. This is a requirement due to the law of conservation of mass.The reactants and products are symbolized using formulas.

Answer 2

Answer: Option (d) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

A chemical equation is defined as an equation in which symbolic representation of reactants is placed on left hand side and symbolic representation of products is placed on right hand side.

For example, $C + O_{2} \rightarrow CO_{2}$

Here, C and $O_{2}$ are the symbolic formulas of carbon and oxygen atoms that shows reactants. Whereas $CO_{2}$ is the symbolic formula of carbon dioxide that shows products.

Thus, we can conclude that a symbolic representation of a chemical reaction based on the conservation of mass is an equation.