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the following are three statements about reactions. which are correct?

statements

1. chemical reactions result in the formation of different elements by change in an atoms nucleus.
2. nuclear reactions result in the formation of different elements by a change in an atoms nucleus.
3. chemical reactions occur because of interactions between valence electrons.

answers

a. statements 1 and 2 are correct.
b. statements 2 and 3 are correct.
c. statements 1 and 3 are correct.
d. none of the statements are correct.