based on the diagram, which statement about atoms in the reactants and products is true? choose 1 answer: a…

Explanation:

Step1: Count oxygen atoms in reactants

In $C_6H_{12}O_6$, there are 6 oxygen atoms, and in $6O_2$ there are $6\times2 = 12$ oxygen atoms. So total oxygen atoms in reactants are $6 + 12=18$.

Step2: Count oxygen atoms in products

In $6CO_2$, there are $6\times2 = 12$ oxygen atoms, and in $6H_2O$ there are 6 oxygen atoms. So total oxygen atoms in products are $12+6 = 18$.

Step3: Count hydrogen atoms

In reactants, in $C_6H_{12}O_6$ there are 12 hydrogen atoms. In products, in $6H_2O$ there are $6\times2=12$ hydrogen atoms. So hydrogen - atom count is the same.

Step4: Count carbon atoms

In reactants, in $C_6H_{12}O_6$ there are 6 carbon atoms. In products, in $6CO_2$ there are 6 carbon atoms. So carbon - atom count is the same.

Answer:

A. The products contain the same number of oxygen atoms as the reactants.