Question

Which statements about both the decay and cell respiration processes are true? Choose two correct answers.

Atoms are broken down to produce energy.

No atoms are lost during the chemical reaction.

New atoms are produced through chemical change.

Different types of atoms are needed for each new substance.

Atoms are rearranged to form different compounds.

Answer 1

- Atoms are broken down to produce energy.
- Atoms are rearranged to form different compounds.

Answer 2

atoms cant be destroyed nor created

Answer 3

Apologies for the oversight. The statement "No atoms are lost during the chemical reaction" is incorrect. Atoms cannot be created or destroyed, only rearranged in chemical reactions. Thank you for pointing that out.

The correct statements are:
- Atoms are broken down to produce energy.
- Atoms are rearranged to form different compounds.