Science Assessment ~ Topics ~ Substances, Chemical Reactions, and Conservation of Matter ~ Misconception SCM026

The atoms of the reactants of a chemical reaction are transformed into other atoms (Andersson, 1986).

Items that test for misconception SCM026 in this project (Original Project) and key idea ()
Item ID Number	Item Description	How Often the Misconception was Chosen
SC060004	Carbon atoms are not part of the products of the reaction between sulfur and oxygen. (This item uses circles to represent atoms.)	50%
SC093003	During a chemical reaction, atoms stay the same but rearrange to form new molecules. (This item uses circles to represent atoms.)	45%
SC070004	During a chemical reaction, atoms stay the same but rearrange to form new molecules. (This item uses circles to represent atoms.)	36%