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Choose the correct statements.A.Breaking bonds is endothermic.B.Making bonds is exothermic.C.Making bonds is endothermic.D.Breaking bonds is exothermic.

Choose the correct statements.A.Breaking bonds is endothermic.B.Making bonds is exothermic-example-1
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From the given choices, let's choose the correct statement.

Endothermic process can be said to be a reaction where energy is taken in from the surroundings. In this process there is a decrease in the surroundings temperature.

Exothermic process can be said to be a reaction whereby energy is transferred to the surroundings.

Let's verify each statement starting from option A.

• A. Breaking bonds is endothermic.

In bond breaking, energy is required. Hence, we can say it is an endothermic process.

This statement is correct.

• B. Making bonds is exothermic.

In making of bonds, energy is released. Since energy is released, we can say bond making is an exothermic process.

This statement is correct.

• C. Making bonds is endothermic.

With reference to option B above, bond making is an exothermic process not an endothermic process.

This statement is INCORRECT.

• D. Breaking bonds is exothermic.

With reference to option A, bond breaking is an endothermic process and not exothermic.

This statement is INCORRECT.

Therefore, the correct statements are:

• A. Breaking bonds is endothermic

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• B. Making bonds is exothermic

ANSWER:

• A. Breaking bonds is endothermic

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• B. Making bonds is exothermic

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