give a reason why an equation is balanced with reference to the law of conservation of matter
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Chemical equations need to be balanced in order to satisfy the law of conservation of matter, which states that in a closed system matter is neither created nor destroyed.
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Law of conservation of matter states that matter is neither created nor destroyed during a chemical reaction. It is true only if the number of atoms on both sides is equal, because otherwise there will be addition or subtraction of atoms.
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