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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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How many atoms of carbon are in C6H12O6?

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There are 6 atoms of carbon in C6H12O6.

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In a chemical reaction, if you start with 23 atoms, how many atoms will remain after the reaction?

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You will still have 23 atoms remaining after the reaction.

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If the mass of the reactants is 18g, what is the mass of the products?

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The mass of the products will also be 18g, according to the law of conservation of mass.

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What are fizzing, foaming, and burning examples of?

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These are examples of chemical changes.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a process where substances combine or break apart to form new substances.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance made of only one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.