Question
Which statement about bonding is correct?
A. Forming bonds releases energy and is exothermic
B. Breaking bonds releases energy and is endothermic
C. Breaking bonds requires energy and is exothermic
D. Forming bonds requires energy and is endothermic
A. Forming bonds releases energy and is exothermic
B. Breaking bonds releases energy and is endothermic
C. Breaking bonds requires energy and is exothermic
D. Forming bonds requires energy and is endothermic
Answers
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The correct statement about bonding is:
A. Forming bonds releases energy and is exothermic.
When bonds are formed between atoms, energy is released in the process, making it an exothermic reaction. Conversely, breaking bonds requires an input of energy, which makes that process endothermic.
A. Forming bonds releases energy and is exothermic.
When bonds are formed between atoms, energy is released in the process, making it an exothermic reaction. Conversely, breaking bonds requires an input of energy, which makes that process endothermic.