Question

Which occurs when two fluorine atoms react to produce a fluorine molecule? (1) Energy is absorbed as a bond is broken. (2) Energy is absorbed as a bond is formed. (3) Energy is released as a bond is broken. (4) Energy is released as a bond is formed.

Answer 1

When two fluorine atoms react to produce a fluorine molecule, Energy is released as a bond is formed. The answer is number 4. IT takes energy to form a bond from two atoms that is why energy is releases after the bond is formed.