What happens to atoms during a chemical reaction?

Question

Group of answer choices

atoms are created

atoms are created and destroyed

atoms are rearranged

atoms are destroyed

Answer 1

During a chemical reaction, atoms are rearranged. They do not get created or destroyed; instead, the bonds between them break and new bonds form, resulting in the transformation of reactants into products. Therefore, the correct answer is:

atoms are rearranged.