When coal (essentially pure carbon) is burned, it combines with atmospheric oxygen to produce carbon dioxide gas.

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When coal (essentially pure carbon) is burned, it combines with atmospheric oxygen to produce carbon dioxide gas. Nevertheless, when the coal burns, it seems to disappear. Why is this not a violation of the law of conservation of matter?

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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