17. (04.06 MC)
A student listed the characteristics of chemical and nuclear reactions.
Chemical and Nuclear Reactions
Chemical and Nuclear Reactions
Changes the identity of the element Does not change the identity of the element
Which of these statements best explains the identity of Reaction X? (5 points)
It is a nuclear reaction because the identity of elements changes when there is a change in the number of protons and neutrons.
It is a chemical reaction because the identity of elements change when there is a change in the mass of the atoms involved.
It is a chemical reaction because the identity of elements change when there is a change in the overall energy of the system.
It is a nuclear reaction because the identity of elements change when there is a change in the number of outermost electrons.