Here's a problem to solve: How does a balanced chemical equation satisfy the Law of Conservation of Mass?

Among the 4 following options, which is the correct answer?

- A: During a chemical reaction, the total amount of matter stays the same.
 
- B: During a chemical reaction, matter is destroyed.
 
- C: During a chemical reaction, one or more new substances are formed.
 
- D: During a chemical reaction, the total number of atoms increases.
 