Law of Conservation of Mass

The video tutorial by Miss Brothers covers the law of conservation of mass, explaining both physical and chemical changes. It uses examples like ripping paper and baking cookies to illustrate these concepts. The tutorial delves into chemical reactions, highlighting how new substances form and the irreversible nature of these changes. It also explains the law of conservation of mass, emphasizing that matter is neither created nor destroyed in chemical reactions. The video includes a practical example of a chemical reaction with potassium and water, demonstrating the balancing of chemical equations and the historical context of these scientific principles.

What happens to the mass of a piece of paper when it is ripped into several pieces?

• The mass decreases

• The mass is halved

• The mass remains the same

• The mass increases

What type of change occurs when a piece of paper is ripped into several pieces?

• Chemical change

• Nuclear change

• Biological change

• Physical change

During the baking process, what type of changes do the ingredients undergo?

• Chemical changes

• Nuclear changes

• No changes

• Physical changes

Which of the following is true about a chemical change?

• A new substance is formed

• The change can be easily undone

• The original matter remains unchanged

• No new properties are observed

What is the law that states matter is neither created nor destroyed during a chemical change?

• Law of Constant Composition

• Law of Conservation of Mass

• Law of Multiple Proportions

• Law of Definite Proportions

In the reaction 2K + 2H2O → 2KOH + H2, what are the products?

• Potassium and water

• Water and potassium hydroxide

• Potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas

• Potassium and hydrogen gas

What does the arrow in a chemical equation represent?

• The reactants

• The products

• The reaction taking place

• The mass of the substances

What does balancing a chemical equation ensure?

• The reactants are heavier than the products

• The products are heavier than the reactants

• The number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides

• The equation is easier to read

Who established the Law of Conservation of Mass?

• Isaac Newton

• John Dalton

• Dmitri Mendeleev

• Antoine Lavoisier

What did early scientists believe was released when things burned?

• Carbon dioxide

• Phlogiston

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen