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Choose the correct statement.A. The breaking of bonds is neither exothermic nor endothermic.B. The formation of bonds is neither exothermic nor endothermic.O C. The breaking of bonds is exothermic.D. The formation of bonds is exothermic.SUBMIT

Choose the correct statement.A. The breaking of bonds is neither exothermic nor endothermic-example-1
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Answer:

D. The formation of bonds is exothermic.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statement is that the formation of bonds is exothermic, because the process of bonding formation releases energy, forming a new more stable bond.

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