Question

Which statement explains why the electrolysis of hydrochloric acid (HCl) is an endothermic reaction?(1 point)
Responses

It requires bonds to be broken.
It requires bonds to be broken.

It requires electricity to sustain the reaction.
It requires electricity to sustain the reaction.

It releases more energy than it absorbs.
It releases more energy than it absorbs.

It results in two distinct gases, not liquids or solids.

Answer 1

It requires electricity to sustain the reaction.

Electrolysis is a non‑spontaneous process that needs an external energy input (electricity) to drive bond breaking and produce the products, so net energy is absorbed (endothermic).