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

Responses

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

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

the interaction of the electron fields of neutrons and electrons
the interaction of the electron fields of neutrons and electrons

the attraction of protons of different atoms

1 answer

The driving force behind chemical reactions between the elements is primarily the attraction of electrons of different atoms. This attraction leads to the formation of chemical bonds as atoms interact and stabilize by sharing or transferring electrons.