Question

which of the following might be included in a chemical reaction?
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a molecules
b ions
c pure elements
d all of the above

Explanation:

In a chemical reaction, molecules (e.g., \(H_2O\)), ions (e.g., \(Na^+\)), and pure elements (e.g., \(O_2\)) can all be involved. For example, in the reaction \(2H_2 + O_2
ightarrow 2H_2O\), \(H_2\) and \(O_2\) are pure elements (molecules of elements), and in a reaction like \(NaCl
ightarrow Na^++Cl^-\) (dissociation), ions are involved.

Answer:

D. All of the above