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Describe how a change in energy relates to bonds forming and breaking ?

identify the difference between exothermic and endothermic reactions ?

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Chemical reactions that release energy are called exothermic. In exothermic reactions, more energy is released when the bonds are formed in the products than is used to break the bonds in the reactants. Chemical reactions that absorb (or use) energy are called endothermic.
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