Chemical reactions occur as a result of:

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Chemical reactions occur as a result of the motion of electrons. This can involve the sharing, donating, or receiving of electrons between atoms or molecules, leading to the formation of new chemical compounds. The other answer choices (A, B, D, E) do not fully capture the mechanism of chemical reactions. While attraction between opposite charges may play a role in certain types of chemical reactions, it is not a universal explanation for all chemical reactions. Nucleus-nucleus interactions are typically much weaker than electron interactions and have less of an effect on chemical reactions. Like atoms interacting can be a factor in chemical reactions, but the reason why they interact (i.e. the motion of electrons) is not captured by this answer choice. Combining two chemicals is a possible outcome of a chemical reaction, but it does not explain the underlying mechanism behind the reaction.

Chemical Reactions Occur as a Result Of