Question

Which of the following statements are true about energy and bonds?

Check all that apply.
A. The formation of bonds does not absorb or release energy.
B. When bonds are formed, energy is released.
C. Energy is absorbed to break bonds.
D. Breaking bonds does not absorb or release energy.

Answer 1

A. Energy is necessary for bond formation.

C. Breaking bonds takes energy.

D. When bonds are formed, energy is released.

Energy is always required for bond formation because when a chemical reaction occurs, either molecular bonds are broken or other bonds are formed to make different molecules. Energy is released during bond formation and is an exothermic process because bond formation represents a stable configuration and the energy lost is released as heat energy that makes it more stable. Breaking bonds takes energy and is an endothermic reaction because energy is absorbed to break bonds.

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