study guides for every class

that actually explain what's on your next test

Law of Conservation of Mass

from class:

AP Chemistry

Definition

The Law of Conservation of Mass states that matter cannot be created or destroyed in an isolated system. In other words, the total mass before a chemical reaction is equal to the total mass after the reaction.

congrats on reading the definition of Law of Conservation of Mass. now let's actually learn it.

ok, let's learn stuff
ยฉ 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
APยฎ and SATยฎ are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.