When decomposed chemically,73.0 grams of a sample of HCl produce 71.0 g of Cl₂ and 2.0 g of H₂,while 34.0 g of a sample of H₂S produce 32.0 g of S and 2.0 g of H₂.This is an example of the law: A)of conservation of mass B)of multiple proportions C)of definite proportions D)of constant composition E)of simple whole numbers

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The law of conservation of mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction. The total mass of the reactants equals the total mass of the products, as shown in both decompositions.

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