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Use the diagram to answer the question:
The diagram represents the electrolysis of hydrochloric acid (HCl) to form hydrogen gas (
H
) and chlorine gas (Cl
). Whichstatement best describes the reaction?
(1 point)
2
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The formation of the products releases activation energy, and this energy is less than the energy that isabsorbed by the reactants
The formation of the products releases bond energy, and this energy is greater than the energy that is absorbedby the reactants.
The formation of the products releases bond energy, and this energy is less than the energy that is absorbed bythe reactants.
The formation of the products releases activation energy, and this energy is greater than the energy that isabsorbed by the reactants.

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The correct choice is: "The formation of the products releases bond energy, and this energy is less than the energy that is absorbed by the reactants."

Reason: Electrolysis requires an external energy input, so net energy is absorbed (endothermic). Bond formation releases energy, but that release is less than the energy required to break the original bonds, so overall energy is absorbed.