A chemical reaction is defined as the reaction between two or more substances that produces new substances/compounds.
On the other hand, a nuclear reaction is a reaction that alters the nucleus of a certain atom. This can be done either by splitting the nucleus or by joining this nucleus with another one.
Reaction 1:
Cl₂ + H₂ ............> 2 HCl
This is the combination of two elements to produce a new compound.
Therefore, this reaction is a chemical reaction
Reaction 2:
²₁H + ³₁H .........> ⁴₂H + ¹₀n
This is an alteration in the nucleus of a hydrogen atom by bonding it with another nucleus.
Therefore, this reaction is a nuclear reaction
Hope this helps :)
I would say it is a chemical change because after a while, the nails start to rust. Now they only rust after about a week though. But rust is a chemical change.
I have done this question before and even though you didn’t provide the options. I think the correct option is elements
