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10 February, 14:15

What happens when two atoms collide?

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    When atoms collide, at high speeds, they may join to each other and form a new substance. This is a chemical reaction in order to maintain a more stable configuration. However, when at low speeds, they would tend to repel each other. Hope this answers the question.
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