Larry made this picture to represent a chemical reaction:

which of the following statements best explains the type of chemical reaction represented by larry's picture?

a. it represents a synthesis reaction because two reactants form one product.

b. it represents a synthesis reaction because the total mass of the product is less than the mass of the reactants.

c. it represents a decomposition reaction because one reactant breaks apart and forms two products.

d. it represents a decomposition reaction because the same atoms are present in the reactants and products.