Conservation of Matter definition

• Conservation means to save/protectThe Law of Conservation states that matter is neither created nor destroyed. Instead, it just changes form.

What does CONSERVE mean?

Conserve means to KEEP CONSTANT.

Conservation of Matter translates to keeping the quantity of a substance constant through chemical or physical changes (reactions).

​Examine the chemical reaction above. It follows the conservation of matter (mass).

A blue substance and liquid went through a chemical change and became a blue liquid. The change happened but the mass stayed the same.

The terms Conservation of Matter is often called the Conservation of Mass.