Question

Use the chemical equation to answer the question.

2H2(g) + O2(g) → 2H2O(l)

Which statement describes the breaking and forming of bonds in the reaction?

(1 point)
Responses

The reaction requires breaking four O–H bonds, and then forming one H–H bond and two O–O bonds.
The reaction requires breaking four O–H bonds, and then forming one H–H bond and two O–O bonds.

The reaction requires breaking one H–H bond and two O=Double BondO bonds, and then forming four O–BondH bonds.
The reaction requires breaking one H–H bond and two O = Double Bond O bonds, and then forming four O – Bond H bonds.

The reaction requires breaking four O–H bonds, and then forming one O–O bond and two H–H bonds.
The reaction requires breaking four O–H bonds, and then forming one O–O bond and two H–H bonds.

The reaction requires breaking one O–O bond and two H–H bonds, and then forming four O–H bonds.

Answer 1

The correct statement is: "The reaction requires breaking one O–O bond and two H–H bonds, and then forming four O–H bonds."

Reason: 2 H2 means breaking two H–H bonds; O2 means breaking one O=O bond; 2 H2O contains 4 O–H bonds formed.