Asked by bobbert

Why is there a change in energy during chemical reactions?(1 point)
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Energy is released by the formation of chemical bonds, and energy is absorbed when the bonds are broken.
Energy is released by the formation of chemical bonds, and energy is absorbed when the bonds are broken.

Chemical bonds are formed and broken, which absorbs energy.
Chemical bonds are formed and broken, which absorbs energy.

Chemical bonds are formed and broken, which releases energy.
Chemical bonds are formed and broken, which releases energy.

Energy is released by the breaking of chemical bonds, and energy is absorbed when the bonds are formed.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Energy is released by the formation of chemical bonds, and energy is absorbed when the bonds are broken.

Explanation: Breaking reactant bonds requires energy input; forming product bonds releases energy. The net energy change equals energy absorbed minus energy released.