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The amounts of energy are always equal.
The amounts of energy are always equal.
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 relationship depends on the particular bond.
The relationship depends on the particular bond.
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.
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The correct statement is:
The amounts of energy are always equal.
This is based on the principle of conservation of energy; the energy required to break a bond is equal to the energy released when that bond is formed, although the processes might be considered in different contexts (endothermic vs exothermic reactions).
