When two atoms of different elements come in contact, heat is given off and light is produced. Which of the following does this support?

AThe law of definite proportions
BThe law of conservation of energy
CDalton's atomic theory
DThe law of conservation of matter

Verified Answer :

The correct answer is B. The law of conservation of energy. The energy was in them and when the reaction came the energy was changed form, which is what the law of conservation of energy is, energy can't be created or destroyed, just like matter, it just changes form.

BThe law of conservation of energy