Chemistry
What fuels the dance of molecules?
Quick fact
A chemical reaction occurs when atoms are rearranged to create different substances.
Why this is interesting
Chemistry is the story of atoms changing partners and forming something completely new.
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Understanding What fuels the dance of molecules?
During reactions, chemical bonds break and new bonds form. The total number of atoms stays the same, but their arrangement changes.
A deeper explanation
Chemical reactions are governed by energy changes and atomic interactions. They explain everything from digestion and breathing to industrial manufacturing and planetary chemistry.