Sodium sulfate and barium chloride react with each other to form sodium chloride and barium sulfate as shown. 1
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Reactants
Products
Sodium
Sulfate
Solution
Barium
Chloride
Solution
Sodium
Chloride
Barium
Sulfate
Which statement MOST accurately describes the mass of the reactants compared to the mass of the products?
O A. The mass of the reactants is the same as the mass of the products.
OB. The products have a greater mass because matter was created during the reaction.
C The reactants have a greater mass because some of the mass was converted to heat.
D. The reactants have a greater mass because some matter was destroyed by the reaction.