Question

Which statement is true about energy and bonds?A.Energy is absorbed when a bond forms.B.When bonds are formed, energy is released.C.A bond is formed as atoms are split apart from each other.D.Breaking bonds creates energy.

Answer 1

B. When bonds are formed, energy is released.

Step-by-step explanation

The breaking of chemical bonds never releases energy to the external environment. However, energy is only released when chemical bonds are formed.

Therefore the only true statement about energy and bonds in the given options is:

B. When bonds are formed, energy is released.