2007-03-29 09:05:54 · 8 answers · asked by Lizzie 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
In highschool chemistry yes. In the case of an atom bomb using Einsteins equation (E= MCsquared) the reaction converts mass to energy, and you get a lot of energy for a little mass.
2007-03-29 09:16:57 · answer #1 · answered by mrrosema 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In chemical reactions mass is conserved. The energy released comes from the breaking/forming of the chemical bonds.
Chemical reactions occur on the atomic or molecular level. Molecules and atoms interact with one onother during a chemical reaction. Since the atoms are not 'split' then they cannot be destroyed during a chemical reaction. If atoms are not 'split' then the mass of reactants must equal the mass of the products in a chemical reaction.
2007-03-29 10:07:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In effect in all the esothermic reactions like burning or explosions a part of the mass is converted into energy, but this is always a minimal part; so mass can be CONSIDERED to be conserved but this is not exact.
2007-03-29 09:17:22 · answer #3 · answered by MadScientist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. In fact, it is one of the main principles of chemistry- The law of conservation of mass.
2007-03-29 09:08:31 · answer #4 · answered by Aldo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Absolutely.
2007-03-29 09:11:05 · answer #5 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of it can be converted into energy. This is usually not calculated but it is not zero.
2007-03-29 09:14:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...hence the balancing of equations.
2007-03-29 09:11:53 · answer #7 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
matter can neither be created nor destroyed.
2007-03-29 09:09:39 · answer #8 · answered by robert s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋