law of conservation of matter

• Principio científico fundamental que establece que la materia no puede ser creada ni destruida en un sistema cerrado, sino que solo se transforma de una forma a otra.

A fundamental scientific principle stating that matter cannot be created or destroyed in a closed system, only transformed from one form to another.

1. Scientific principleB2formal

   A fundamental principle of physics and chemistry stating that matter cannot be created or destroyed in an isolated system; the total mass of substances remains constant during a chemical reaction or physical change.

   ley de conservación de la materia

   • According to the law of conservation of matter, the mass of the reactants equals the mass of the products.
   • In a closed system, the law of conservation of matter ensures that no atoms are lost.
   • The law of conservation of matter is a cornerstone of modern chemistry.