100 POINTS (picture included)

Based on Figure 2, which statement best describes what

happens to the amount of matter in the reaction?

There are 54 atoms in the reactants and 54 atoms in

the products.

There are 15 reactant molecules that become the 15

product atoms.

The 15 reactant molecules are destroyed to produce

energy in the form of flames.

The fuel molecule is broken in half and each half makes

molecules of water and carbon dioxide as products.

Figure 2. Chemical Reaction That Makes Flames

+1300-8000+ 10+

Fuel Oxygen

Carbon

dioxide

Water Energy

Key

Carbon

• Hydrogen

O Oxygen

Table 1. Number of Atoms in Reactants and Products

Reaction

Components

Atoms

Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Total

Atoms

Atoms Atoms

Reactants

8

20

26

54

Products

8

20

26

54