Why might a chmist need to understand the law of conservation of mass-energy?

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Why might a chmist need to understand the law of conservation of mass-energy?

Thanks a billion...

2006-09-01 12:56:09 · 2 answers · asked by Merrick 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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2006-09-01 12:56:59 · update #1

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It's important for a chemist to know that you can't get something from nothing, and that in chemical reactions, every component must be accounted for, not only molecularly, but the energy as well (endothermic/exothermic).

2006-09-01 13:09:22 · answer #1 · answered by Jerry L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Uhhh...becaue it has to do with science?! Sorry thats the best I can come up with!

2006-09-01 20:02:17 · answer #2 · answered by mageta8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋