17. When hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide are mixed, they undergo a chemical reacti
water and sodium chloride. Which of the following happens as a result of the reaction?
A
The number of atoms in the reactants increases.
B
The amount of matter in the reactants decreases.
C
The mass of the products is greater than the mass of the reactants.
D
The properties of the products are different than the properties of the reactants.