Question

two students are developing a computer simulation of a chemical reaction that forms amino acids. their simulation uses colored spheres to represent atoms of different elements. it uses lines connecting the spheres to represent chemical bonds. for the simulation to be accurate, which of these features should be included? (a) lines that break and reform between the spheres (b) spheres that break apart into small pieces (c) spheres that disappear during the simulated course of the reaction (d) spheres that appear during the simulated course of the reaction (e) lines that never break once they are placed option 6

Explanation:

In a chemical reaction simulation representing amino - acid atoms (as different elements) with colored spheres and lines for chemical bonds, the lines (bonds) must be able to break and reform (as in real - life chemical reactions). Spheres (atoms) can't disappear (matter conservation) or be unbreakable (as bonds do break in reactions).

Answer:

A. lines that break and reform between the spheres