Change of energy is necessary for a chemical reaction. Why?

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Change of energy is necessary because in order for reactions to begin reactant molecules must bump into each other so they must be moving, and movement requires energy.
Energy is used for breaking or forming new bonds.
For example in reaction like combustion the fuel has energy stored in the chemical bond between the atoms that make it up.

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