Question

Which statement explains the relationship between the amount of energy it takes to break a bond and the amount of energy released when the same bond is formed?(1 point)
Responses

The amount of energy it takes to break a bond is always less than the amount of energy released when the bond is formed.
The amount of energy it takes to break a bond is always less than the amount of energy released when the bond is formed.

The amount of energy it takes to break a bond is always greater than the amount of energy released when the bond is formed.
The amount of energy it takes to break a bond is always greater than the amount of energy released when the bond is formed.

The relationship depends on the particular bond.
The relationship depends on the particular bond.

The amounts of energy are always equal.

1 answer

The correct response is:

The amounts of energy are always equal.

When a bond is formed, energy is released, and when a bond is broken, energy is required. The energy required to break a bond is equal to the energy released when the bond is formed, though the values may vary depending on the specific type of bond. The relationship is based on the principle of conservation of energy.