This is the balanced chemical equation for a reaction
between acetic acid (in vinegar) and sodium bicarbonate
(in baking soda).
C,H,O, + NaHCo, NaC,H,O, + H2O + CO2
Acetic acid
Water
Sodium
bicarbonate
Sodium
acetate
Carbon
dioxide
How does this balanced chemical equation represent the conservation of
matter in the chemical reaction?
O A. The coefficients are the same for each compound represented in
the reactants and products.
B. There are more carbon (C) atoms represented on the left-hand
side than on the right-hand side.
C. The amount of matter on the left-hand side is the same as the
amount of matter on the right-hand side.
D. There are more compounds on the right hand side than there are
on the left-hand side,