Modeling Energy Change Quick Check

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

Answer 1

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