What is the driving force behind chemical reactions between elements?(1 point)

Responses

the interaction of the electric fields of protons and electrons
the interaction of the electric fields of protons and electrons

the attraction of electrons of different atoms
the attraction of electrons of different atoms

the interaction of the electric fields of neutrons and electrons
the interaction of the electric fields of neutrons and electrons

the attraction of protons of different atoms

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The correct response is:

the interaction of the electric fields of protons and electrons

This option describes how the electric charges of protons (positive) and electrons (negative) influence the formation of chemical bonds and the conduct of chemical reactions between elements.