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During an experiment, a student combines 5.0 g of Reactant A with 5.0 g of Reactant B in a flask. The student observes a reaction taking place. It produces a gas, and the flask feels warm to the touch. When the reaction is complete, the student measures the mass of the contents of the flask and determines it to be 9.3 g. The student claims the balance is broken.