[Toddsterpatriot]

But we are talking about chemical reations.

Mass is lost, even in chemical reactions. Look up mass deficit or binding energy. Water weighs less than the hydrogen and oxygen that make it up.

[editor-surveyor]

"Mass is lost, even in chemical reactions."

Yes, but not at a level that effects this discussion. This is all about the current wave of 'flim-flam' that has arisen due to the high price of fuels.