a powder and a liquid with total mass of 20 grams are combined in an open beaker. A reaction occurs, as indicated by the production of gas of bubbles. The final mass of solution is less than 20 grams. what best explains the difference in mass?



A. Not all reactions obey the law of conservation of mass.

B. Mass escaped as a gas from the open container.

C. Some mass was consumed in the reaction.

D. The bubbles show that mass was added to the system.