The sum of the relative atomic masses of the reactants in a particular balanced equation is 100. What is the sum of the relative atomic masses of the products? A: 50 B: 100 C: 100 20 D: 99

## Step 1:In a balanced chemical equation, the principle of conservation of mass states that the total mass of the reactants is equal to the total mass of the products. This principle applies to the atomic masses as well.### The formula for the conservation of mass in a chemical reaction is: ### ** **## Step 2:Given that the sum of the relative atomic masses of the reactants is 100, according to the conservation of mass, the sum of the relative atomic masses of the products should also be 100.