Chemical Reactions and Transformations

Chemical reactions and transformations involve the process where substances undergo changes to form new substances. This occurs when atoms rearrange, bond, or break apart due to interactions between their electrons. Philosophically, this raises questions about the nature of substances—whether they are defined by their properties or by their components. Understanding these reactions helps explain not just how materials change in the lab, but also in nature and life itself, prompting deeper inquiries into the essence of matter, identity, and the continuity of substances through change.