Science Assessment ~ Topics ~ Substances, Chemical Reactions, and Conservation of Matter ~ Misconception SCM085

Atoms can become heavier during a chemical reaction (AAAS Project 2061, n.d.).

Items that test for misconception SCM085 in this project (Original Project) and key idea ()
Item ID Number	Item Description	How Often the Misconception was Chosen	Select This Item for My Item Bank
SC045004	Two liquids undergo a chemical reaction in an open jar and bubbles form. The mass of the liquids is less after the reaction because some atoms went into the air.	14%